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Our guide covers a wide range of essential topics tailored specifically for senior adults
Madison Loos, RN, BSN, recently graduated from nursing school and chose to start her career at Nashville General Hospital because of the hospital’s size and commitment to serving the community.
- Exercise and sports are a great way to get and stay healthy. With proper preparation you can enjoy these activities and limit the risk of injury.
- Protect your skin this summer to avoid sunburns and lower your risk of skin cancer.
Dr. Kevin Billups, a leading expert in men's health and the director of the Men's Health Center at Nashville Healthcare Center Midtown, shares his extensive knowledge and personal experience in promoting men's health
I became a nurse to improve the health and well-being of others. I want to provide people with tools and knowledge they can use to improve their health. People want to be healthy, but they don’t always know how. As a nurse, I can help share that knowledge
- The doctor says, “You have cancer.” It is at that moment that your journey as a cancer survivor begins.
- In addition to affecting your mental health, stress can also take a toll on your physical health.
- At least 50% of premature male deaths could be prevented by taking action when early symptoms arise.
From her early childhood, Sullivan Brimmer, RN, BSN, had an interest in medicine and wanted to go to either veterinarian school or medical school.
- Hafsa Ismail, BSN, RN of Nashville General Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses . The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
Terry Snow, LPN, CPI Instructor, was working as a mechanic in the National Guard when his commanding officer informed him he was being sent to a medical unit and his next step was nursing school.
Assistant Nurse Manager Chelsea Napier, BS, BSN, RN, loves the work being done at Nashville General Hospital.
- A recent study of 150,000 men shows that men with erectile dysfunction have a higher risk for heart disease and stroke.
- Erectile dysfunction is associated with metabolic syndrome, a variety of risk factors that can be managed through healthier lifestyle choices.
- “If you are serious about your health and willing to give up the things that make you sick, I can work with you to improve your health and transform your life.” Dr. Kevin Billups, MD
Eighteen years after getting her Bachelor of Business Administration and applying it to a successful career in human resources, Laurel Barber, BSN, BBA, RN, CCRN decided it was time to change her profession and went back to school to become a nurse.
Sore throats are common, but strep throat can be serious. Discover more about strep throat with these frequently asked questions and their answers.
- April is National Minority Health Month, a time to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minorities and reducing health disparities.
Do you have a blockage in your coronary arteries? Angioplasty, a simple medical procedure can often correct blocked arteries. Learn more about how angioplasty restores blood to the heart.