Archive for November 2024
Support Williamson Health’s OB/NICU Patients This GivingTuesday
This GivingTuesday, the Williamson Health Foundation, the charitable arm of the Williamson Health regional health system, is giving the community an opportunity to make an impact on Williamson Medical Center’s youngest patients through donations in support of a special campaign. The foundation aims to raise $10,000 on GivingTuesday, held this year on December 3, to…
Read MoreWilliamson Health Designated Hometown Charity and Beneficiary of Darrell Waltrip Subaru’s Share the Love® Event
Williamson Health has been designated as a Hometown Charity and beneficiary of the Darrell Waltrip Subaru Share the Love® event running now through January 2, 2025. This is the eighth consecutive year Williamson Health has been selected as a beneficiary of the Share the Love event. This means that for every new Subaru purchased or…
Read MoreA Path Back To Play with Bone and Joint Institute Rehabilitation Services
Originally published in the Williamson Herald — Scotty Wild, DPT, SCS, and Chris Justice, DPT, share expert insights on recovery timelines and rehabilitation protocols for injured athletes Fall sports are well underway, with many teams already playing in the playoffs and tournaments. With so many practices, games, matches and general wear and tear, injuries come with the…
Read MoreWilliamson Health Medical Group Welcomes 6 New Providers
Williamson Health Medical Group is proud to welcome several new physicians and advanced care practitioners, further expanding the Williamson Health team of healthcare experts. The appointments reflect the health system’s ongoing commitment to delivering a broad range of high-quality healthcare services to Williamson County and surrounding communities. “Williamson Health Medical Group is already known for…
Read More5 Things To Know About COPD with Dr. Jordan Phillips
Originally published in YOUR Williamson — Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) impacts nearly sixteen million Americans and ranks among the top ten causes of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite its prevalence, many people still have limited knowledge of the condition. As November marks COPD Awareness Month,…
Read MoreWilliamson Health Offering Lung Screening Opportunity During Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Throughout lung cancer awareness month in November, Williamson Health is offering a non-invasive screening utilized for the detection of lung cancer. The low-dose CT scan can detect lung cancer early, when it is more likely to be successfully treated. Some patients who meet specified risk factors may qualify for a lung cancer screening covered by…
Read MoreLet’s Talk Tobacco: Effects on Bone and Joint Health with Dr. Colin Looney
by Colin Looney, M.D. — More than 16 million Americans are currently living with a disease caused by smoking, which is the leading cause of preventable death. Smoking-related diseases can harm nearly every organ in the body, causing cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease and much more. What many people may not know is that tobacco use…
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