The Williamson Medical Center Foundation and Nutritional Services Department have formed an effort to raise the money needed for Williamson Medical Center’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory to purchase 400 warming units (also known as Bair Huggers). From February 1-28, patients, hospital visitors, employees and everyone in between, can purchase $1 paper hearts at Buchanan’s Café, WMC’s in-hospital restaurant. The warming […]
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 […]
High blood pressure is a common and dangerous condition that can lead to heart disease and stroke—two of the leading causes of death in the United States. Yet, it’s a condition that can be controlled, and in some cases, eliminated, with monitoring and awareness. Here are a few tips that will help ensure you get an […]
