In The Community
Two 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 MoreLacrosse The Country: Looking At The Game From A Player Turned Physician
Originally published in the Williamson Herald — A new sports phenomenon is taking the Southeast by storm. Whether you’re a high school athlete looking to hone your skills in a new way or just a sports fan looking for your new favorite team, lacrosse might be for you. Although the sport is common in the Northeast, lacrosse…
Read MoreEmpowering Women Through Pelvic Health Solutions with Dr. Jennifer Tatalovich
Originally published in Williamson County Living — Pelvic health issues aren’t the easiest subjects to talk about, but Jennifer Tatalovich, M.D., wants to empower women to speak up. “We have so many different treatment options now,” Dr. Tatalovich said. “There is no reason to suffer in silence because we are almost always able to improve pain and quality of life…
Read MoreShoulder Injuries Across Various Age Groups with Dr. Todd Wurth
Originally published in the Williamson Herald — Whether you’re prepping for your senior season of high school tennis or kicking off retirement with a golf trip, it’s important to be mindful of the risks associated with staying active. Dr. Todd Wurth, orthopaedic surgeon at Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, provides insight on how shoulder injuries…
Read MoreAmerican Heart Month Blood Drive Set for February 27
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 a blood drive on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 12 – 5 p.m. Though walk-ins are welcome, donors are encouraged to sign up here via the Blood Assurance website for…
Read MoreWhen A Heart Attack Strikes, Minutes Matter
Minutes Matter – when a heart attack strikes, it’s critical to act quickly. Fast medical treatment can drastically improve your survival when individuals receive lifesaving care during the “golden hour” – within 60 minutes following heart attack symptoms. According to the National Institutes of Health, about half of those who die from heart attacks will…
Read MoreEmpowering Heart Health with Dr. Brian Long
Originally published in Williamson County Living — February is American Heart Month, and it’s the perfect time to take steps to improve your heart health. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, but Williamson Health offers a wide variety of cardiovascular care options to help you take control of your heart health,…
Read MoreWilliamson Health Offering Discounted Coronary Calcium Screening in February
Williamson Health is giving the community an opportunity to find out their risk of heart disease through a discounted “Love Your Heart. Know Your Risk.” screening throughout American Heart Month in February. The coronary calcium score screening, a simple scan for asymptomatic people ages 40 to 75, is one of many assessments available to detect…
Read MoreCarefully Running Into 2024 with Dr. Ronald Derr
Originally published in the Williamson Herald — Whether they’re training for the Music City Marathon or simply following through on a New Year’s resolution to be more active, more and more people are taking up running this time of year. However, with an increase in runners also comes an increase in related injuries. But that risk…
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