February is American Heart Month, often serving as a reminder of January’s well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions. As a cardiologist, I often address misconceptions about risk factors for heart disease, which claims more lives each year than cancer. Heart Disease Risk factors When it comes to heart health, one of the biggest mistakes patients make is […]
You might have seen a similar scenario on one of your favorite TV shows. A man is eating at a diner countertop and then, out of nowhere, falls to the ground. He’s not moving, responding, or breathing. He’s suffering from a cardiac arrest. Luckily, there’s a trained medical professional who happens to be at the […]
When setting out on a new diet regimen many people focus on what it will mean for them on the scale. However, what you eat can have a bigger impact on more than just your waistline. Heart disease in the United States is the leading cause of death for both men and women according to […]
You’re drifting off to sleep when you’re awakened by a jolt of pain in the center of your chest. It shoots to your back, and nausea sends you stumbling to the bathroom. You have seconds to make your next move. Should you wait it out, jump in the car or call for an ambulance? Each […]
FRANKLIN, Tenn.—Thanks to the generosity of Williamson Medical Center’s neighbors, friends, employees past and present and more, our cardiac rehab program will be able to purchase two new treadmills for its growing list of patients. Throughout February, the Williamson Medical Center Foundation collected donations to fund the $8,000 to cover the cost. Donors could either […]
UPDATE (02/21/2018): With one more week to go, you’re helping us close out February with a bang! We’ve sold 900 hearts and received more than $200 in separate donations! Thank you so much. FRANKLIN, Tenn.—For those who have gone through a cardiac event, Williamson Medical Center’s cardiac rehab program has become a very welcome choice. […]
