A passion for prevention – That’s how Dr. Kalyani Kumar, of a White County Women’s Healthcare, describes her work. Originally from India, Dr. Kumar graduated from medical school there. She then completed her Ob/Gyn residency in New York before moving to Richmond, VA. There, she held her own private practice. She then moved to Sparta [...]
How do you survive a heart attack? Fast action is your best weapon. Clot-busting drugs and other artery-opening treatments can stop a heart attack in its tracks. Given soon after symptoms begin, these treatments can prevent or limit damage to the heart. The quicker they are started, the more good they will do and the [...]
But disease may be controlled with proper medical oversight and a healthier lifestyle November may be designated as Diabetes Awareness Month, but most people already know a friend or family member, or several, afflicted with the disease. To many, diabetes is simply referred to as the “sugar disease” and it ends there. But that [...]
UPPER CUMBERLAND – Ah, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It’s a complicated topic that has the ability to stir up debate in even the most non-political circles. It’s broad and far reaching, and seemingly right now, it’s making the heads of most Upper Cumberland small business owners, insurance providers and health care suppliers [...]
Franklin, TN (October 30, 2012) – Judith Peek-Lee has been named Market Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Capella-Saint Thomas’ Upper Cumberland health system, which includes River Park Hospital (RPH) in McMinnville, Highlands Medical Center (HMC) in Sparta, DeKalb Community Hospital (DCH) in Smithville, and Stones River Hospital(SRH) in Woodbury. The new position will provide financial [...]
With some planning and common sense, Halloween can be fun – and safe – for children of all ages! For sheer fun, Halloween has developed into one of the most celebrated and anticipated days of the year. As fall brings cooler temperatures to most of the nation, Halloween is seen by many as the kick-off [...]
Local orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Peterson will be featured on the Monday, October 22 episode of News Channel 5’s Medical Mondays program. Medical Mondays is a live, call-in program showcasing some of the latest medical breakthroughs. The show also allows viewers to get answers to their medical questions from Middle Tennessee doctors. Medical Mondays is [...]
Geoffrey H. Smallwood, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Baptist Hospital, part of the Saint Thomas Health system, has been appointed by Capella Healthcare and Saint Thomas Health to the Capella-Upper Cumberland Healthcare Initiatives (UCHI) Board. The UCHI Board is the governing body for the joint venture between Capella Healthcare and UCHI (an organization of physicians) [...]