FRANKLIN, Tenn.—There’s no shortage of activity in pediatric emergency departments during summer months, and Nashville is no exception. Cristina Estrada, M.D., pediatric emergency physician at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, said a large percentage of the Franklin ER’s 10,000 annual visits consist of acute traumatic injuries sustained during the summer. […]
A trip to the emergency room (ER) is never something a person plans to do. It’s an unforeseen circumstance that sends you or a family member to seek emergency medical help. And while we are lucky here in Williamson County to have a first-rate EMS system and Emergency Department who work really well together, there are […]
In our first article on New Year’s health resolutions, Kelly Snyder, M.D., and Scott Arthur, M.D., discussed steps adults can take to get on the path to better health. Today, pediatrician Allison Couden, M.D., shares five approaches parents can adopt to help children kick off the New Year with a healthier lifestyle. 1: Do it […]
FRANKLIN, Tenn.—Proud parents Keri and Chris Buttrey from Fairview welcomed a healthy baby boy at 6:10 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Owen Andrew Buttrey arrived weighing in at six pounds, five ounces, and 19 inches long and was the first baby of 2018 born at Williamson Medical Center. This is the second child for the […]
FRANKLIN, Tenn.—When a child is in the hospital, not only is it a trying time for the little one but it’s rough on the parent, too. A Brentwood family is continuing their tradition of making sure the parents who bring their children to WMC are taking care of themselves while worrying about the kids. For […]
FRANKLIN, Tenn.—The walls at WMC’s OB/NICU Department is getting a little brighter these days, thanks to the generosity of local artist Elaine Allen. Elaine recently brought in some colorful pieces to hang. Artist Elaine Allen (right) holds one of the paintings she has donated to Williamson Medical Center. Labor and Delivery Clinical Educator, Julie Benavides, […]
FRANKLIN, Tenn.—The holiday season makes people do some amazing things to brighten the lives of others. For the Holt family, it involved an 1,800 mile journey to Williamson Medical Center! The Holt family (L-R): Tyson, Jennifer, Jay, Isabella, Shane. They Holts are from Burley, Idaho. That’s a small city just east of Twin Falls. So […]
We’ve all been there. It’s a new year and you’re ready for a new, healthier you! You’ve signed up for a full-year gym membership and have your workout playlist ready to rock. Before long, a month goes by and those well-planned healthy New Year’s resolutions dwindle into an afterthought. It doesn’t have to be that […]
There’s a good chance you know someone who goes “all in” when it comes to holiday decorating. You may even be that person! Here at Williamson Medical Center, we like to be as festive as possible. Here’s a look at just a few of the ways we prepared for Christmas and the 2017 holiday season. […]
FRANKLIN, Tenn.—The holiday season is a time for giving and, on December 19, several of our neighbors gave back to us! It was the annual Donation Day for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. That’s where we devote an entire day for groups, companies, and individuals to drop by and […]
