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“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.
I love my relationships with my patients and with the other nurses, doctors, students and staff. I love that we are doing something unique and needed here in North Nashville in a wonderful small academic teaching hospital.
Rick Colomitz, ADN, RN, NREMT of Nashville General Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses.
March is National Nutrition Month®. This is a great time to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthier eating habits.
A good night’s sleep is one of the easiest ways to prepare for and recover from surgery. Sleep can help you stay healthy and your body heal.
From her early childhood, Sullivan Brimmer, RN, BSN, had an interest in medicine and wanted to go to either veterinarian school or medical school.
What do you need to know before you get your first mammogram? Take a look at the do's and don'ts of receiving your first mammogram.
Shingles is a common disease that can be prevented by getting vaccinated. Learn more about shingles and the Shingrix vaccine.
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.
Our special guest, Henry Okafor, MD, as he discusses heart and vascular health.
If you have problems with urination, you may have a urinary tract infection, also known as a UTI. Discover what you should know about UTIs.
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.
In celebration of Breast Health Month, watch this Wellness Wednesday session with our guest Eldo E. Frezza , MD, M.B.A., F.A.C.S. as he discusses Breast Cancer awareness and Breast Health.
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate. Discover how to get this under control with the following information about this condition.