holiday season
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 […]
First Baby of 2018 Welcomed at Williamson Medical Center
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 […]
Local family makes, donates ‘care packages’ for parents of young patients
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 […]
Local artist donates paintings to Williamson Medical Center’s OB/NICU
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, […]
Family makes 1,800 mile trip from Idaho to donate toys to Williamson Medical Center
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 […]
5 Expert Tips to Set Your Healthy New Year’s Resolutions up for Success
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 […]
How Stress During the Holidays Can Lead to Depression if Left Unmanaged
The holidays are often considered to be the happiest time of the year, but in the midst of all of the holiday cheer it can easily go from a joyous time to one filled with stress that, if left unmanaged, can lead to depression. Dana Chandler, D.O. and Anna Herring, PA-C, of Williamson Medical Group, […]
Honor your loved ones with WMC’s annual ‘Tree of Life’
As the holiday season kicks into full swing, it’s also time for Williamson Medical Center’s annual Tree of Life celebration. This WMC tradition allows people in our community to honor and remember their loved ones, while also helping continue our facility’s mission. This year, people will be able to purchase stars in the names of […]