Posts by Andrew Wilson
Empowering Women During Women’s Health Month
Originally published in YOUR Williamson — Women play a vital role in their families’ healthcare decisions, making about 80% of all household healthcare choices, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Sometimes, though, women can overlook their own needs while they’re taking care of everyone else. “We are proud to support women in our community and…
Read MoreWilliamson Health EMS, Local First Responder Agencies Honored with Two Lifesaving Awards
Williamson Health EMS along with other Williamson County first responder agencies were honored with two lifesaving awards at the 16th annual Star of Life ceremony hosted by the Children’s Emergency Care Alliance (CECA TN) on Thursday, May 2. The first honor was the Region Five Star of Life Award and the second was the Outstanding…
Read MoreWilliamson Health’s Williamson Medical Center Awarded Prestigious Primary Heart Attack Center Certification from The Joint Commission
Williamson Health is proud to announce that Williamson Medical Center has earned the prestigious The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Heart Attack Center Certification. This designation reflects the hospital’s commitment to excellence in cardiac care and is the hospital’s first “Advanced Certification” from The Joint…
Read MoreWilliamson Health Launches Patient and Family Advisory Council
Williamson Health is committed to providing exceptional care, and it is asking patients to help them do just that. The regional healthcare system has created a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) to foster collaboration between patients, their families and the health system to enhance best practices and the overall healthcare experience throughout the Williamson…
Read MoreGet Your Head in the Game: Mental Health in Sports Medicine with Dr. Colin Looney
Originally published in Williamson County Living — In May, we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, and although the conversation about the importance of mental health continues to evolve, areas remain in which the issue is rarely discussed. With years of experience in the field, Dr. Colin Looney, sports medicine physician and orthopaedic surgeon at Bone and Joint Institute…
Read MoreWilliamson Health Receives Seven 2024 Women’s Choice Awards®
Williamson Health has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Women’s Services, Comprehensive Breast Care, Mammogram Imaging, Obstetrics, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Heart Care and Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. These awards place Williamson Health, and its flagship hospital Williamson Medical Center, among the…
Read MoreElevating Community Care with Williamson Health
Originally published in Thompson’s Station Lifestyle — Williamson Health isn’t just a name. It’s a constant reminder of the regional health system’s mission and purpose: to serve the people of Williamson County and the surrounding areas. As Williamson Health grows alongside the community, that mission drives its commitment to invest in the region through access to…
Read MoreTwo Opportunities in April to Give Blood Ahead of Severe Weather Season
Blood donors can choose between two dates this month to help save lives in Williamson County. Williamson Health and Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee are partnering with Blood Assurance, the sole provider of blood products for Williamson Health, to host blood drives on April 22 and April 23. “We are entering spring severe…
Read MoreWilliamson Health, Bone and Joint Institute Expanding Healthcare Services in Spring Hill
As a testament to their mission of delivering high-quality and compassionate care to the communities they proudly serve, Williamson Health and Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee are expanding their healthcare offerings in the rapidly growing Spring Hill community. The health system’s newest clinic, which will provide primary care and other specialists, laboratory services, orthopaedic…
Read MoreEmbracing Spring: Occupational Therapy Month and the Benefits of Gardening
Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors, and gardening can be a great way to enjoy nature while reaping its many health benefits. In celebration of Occupational Therapy Month, Sara O’Neill, an occupational therapist at Williamson Health’s flagship acute care hospital, Williamson Medical Center, recently shared insights on gardening’s health perks as well as…
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