Williamson Medical Center wants to help you beat the heat and stay healthy throughout the summer season. Pools are opening, the kids are out of school and it’s time for some warm-weather adventures. 6 easy ways to have a happy, safe and healthy summer: 1. Stay Hydrated It is essential to stay hydrated when you’re […]
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. […]
From sunburns to broken bones, summertime injuries mark the start of trauma season in emergency departments throughout Middle Tennessee. Richard Westgate, RN, MSN, director of Williamson Medical Center’s Emergency Department, said there are small steps people can take to stay healthy and safe this summer. Beating the heat “This is the time of year […]
