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  • 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.

  • 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.