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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.