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February is American Heart Month. This is a great time to focus on heart-healthy habits that can help protect your heart and lead to a healthier lifestyle.

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally. This disease claims the lives of 300,000 women each year, one every two minutes. Many of these deaths are unnecessary since cervical cancer is almost completely preventable and if diag

Accredited for 80 consecutive years, Nashville General Hospital is the second-oldest accredited cancer program in Nashville.

There are more than 322,000 pharmacists in the United States. In addition to dispensing medications, these trained medical professionals play an important role as part of your healthcare team. 

Since July, hospitals across Tennessee are filling up again with COVID-19 patients at the highest rate since January.

The COVID-19 Vaccine is FREE of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of health insurance status or immigration. There are multiple locations throughout Nashville and Davidson County to receive the vaccine.

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 6, 2021, For the health and safety of patients and their families and staff, we have put the following guidelines in place to limit visitation, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you have problems with your ears, nose, or throat, you may need an appointment at an ENT clinic. The technical name for the medical specialty is otolaryngology (pron: “oh-tow-leh-ruhn-gaa-luh-jee”).

When your turn comes to get your COVID-19 shot, don’t hesitate. "It’s our best hope for ending the pandemic," advises Livette Johnson, M.D., Medical Co-Chair of Infection Prevention at Nashville General Hospital

Embrace healthy habits to help you and your family cope with pandemic-related stress. 

If you, a loved one, or someone you know has ever been a patient at Nashville General Hospital or one of its clinics, you more than likely received a service that was funded and supported through the Nashville General Hospital Foundation.

What do beans, carrots, kale and garlic have in common? They’re all good for your heart and your overall health. Julius Jackson, Nashville General’s Executive Chef came through when we asked him to give us some yummy, heart-healthy recipe ideas.

We are receiving a very limited supply of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. This vaccine is for established NGH and NHC patients and members of our CHEN congregations.

How do you know if your face mask or covering is working the way it should? Try blowing out a candle with your mask on. If you can’t blow out the candle, your mask is doing its job.

Keeping your hands clean by washing them regularly can help fend off germs and send them down the drain. It’s a no-brainer, easy task, right? Actually, yes, it is, and washing your hands is good for your health.

Been too busy to get the flu shot? You still have time, but don’t wait too long. If you can, get your flu shot today. “The flu season peaks here in Middle Tennessee from mid-January until March, and sometimes into April or May.

We have come together to urge all Tennesseans in the strongest terms to fight community spread and flatten the curve of this virus. We will accomplish this by limiting the size of formal and informal gatherings and by wearing masks.

Contact tracers have worked in public health for more than 100 years, helping to control and contain diseases to keep them from spreading.

Flu and Covid-19 symptoms are almost the same. Not all people who may have Covid-19 have symptoms, though.

Scammers are criminals who are want two things from you: your money and your personal information, especially your health information. Don’t be tricked into giving up either. 

Updated information to ensure you to get the care you need while avoiding infection during your visit to Nashville General Hospital. We will do our part to prevent infection. And we need you to do your part, too.

The news these days feels like an endless stream of negativity. It can take a toll on your mental health. Not only yours, but your children, extended family and friends. Looking for some healthy ways to cope? Try these tips

Metro Nashville has developed the following face-covering request signs as a free resource for business owners and operators.

Nashville returned to a modified version of Phase Two on Friday, July 3.