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Williamson Health, the regional healthcare system serving Williamson County and surrounding communities, is now accepting applications for Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) members. As a collaboration amongst patients, families, caregivers and staff, the PFAC is dedicated to building upon the compassionate, responsive care Williamson Health is committed to providing the communities it proudly serves.…

The Williamson Health Foundation is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center by hosting a community-wide stuffed animal toy drive. This drive is proudly sponsored by the Jennings Circle, friends of the Williamson Health Foundation, and will run from July 28 until August 10. “We are…

Williamson Health Foundation presents Connect. Compete. Care., a panel event focused on building strong athletes and families both on the field and in the community. The event, which is hosted in collaboration with Williamson Health, Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee and Champion Forward, will be held on Tuesday, July 29, from 5:30 to 7…

By Dave Kempfert, PT • Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee — Summer in Tennessee is the perfect time to get out on the water. Whether you’re cruising the lake, casting a fishing line, or participating in water sports, boating is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and stay active. Like any physical activity, it comes…

As temperatures soar thanks to a heat wave here in Middle Tennessee, there’s no better time to talk about a critical and often overlooked aspect of our health: hydration. June 23 is World Hydration Day, and our friends with Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee are sharing timely, practical advice to help you stay safe,…

Originally published in YOUR Williamson — Williamson Health Medical Group’s maternal-fetal specialists, Chelsea Clinton, M.D., and Michael DeRoche, M.D., often meet patients during one of life’s most stressful seasons: a high-risk pregnancy. While advancements in technology and treatment have improved outcomes, misconceptions still cloud the conversation around high-risk pregnancies. Drs. Clinton and DeRoche want to help set…

Originally published in the Williamson Source — Heritage Elementary students are bringing smiles to the faces of local heroes. Members of the school’s Eagle Council recently spent an afternoon handwriting notes of encouragement for Williamson Health’s first responders. Each message, along with a sweet treat, was placed inside a colorful plastic egg and hidden within the health…

Williamson Health is pleased to announce its appointment of Ricky Yates, RN, MBA, as the organization’s new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) following an extensive 10-month national search. “Ricky’s deep institutional knowledge and dedication make him the ideal choice to help lead our organization into the future,” said Phil Mazzuca, Williamson Health CEO. “His expertise, work…

A yearly heart health screening promotion is saving lives in Williamson County—Williamson Health is once again offering its $50 cardiac calcium score screening this February during American Heart Month. The coronary calcium score screening is a quick, painless scan for asymptomatic individuals ages 40 to 75, designed to detect heart disease risks before symptoms emerge.…

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Williamson Medical Center has received its first delivery of pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) from Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee. PDHM is donated breast milk that has been screened, pooled, and tested so that it can be dispensed to medically fragile and vulnerable infants.  “This partnership will ensure…