Program keeps close watch on high-risk home health patients

Jun 19, 2023 at 03:35 pm by Staff

  by Jill Clendening   When 71-year-old Gladean Robinson learned her blood pressure was much higher than normal during a check-in for a primary care medical appoi.... Read More

Early-onset CRC germline genetic differences identified by race, ethnicity

Jun 19, 2023 at 03:32 pm by Staff

  by Tom Wilemon The first investigation to delve into genetic predisposition for early-onset colorectal cancer by race and ethnicity has identified differing germline.... Read More

Study shows video laryngoscope increases successful intubation on first attempt

Jun 19, 2023 at 03:27 pm by Staff

  by Nancy Humphrey A Vanderbilt University Medical Center-led study comparing the two types of laryngoscopes used in tracheal intubation of critically ill patients sho.... Read More

Lifepoint Health Names Chris Hutchins Chief Data and Analytics Officer

Jun 19, 2023 at 02:10 pm by Staff

    Lifepoint Health®, a diversified healthcare delivery network dedicated to making communities healthier®, has appointed Chris Hutchins to the newly.... Read More

Franklin-based Wesley Purchases Medical House Calls

Jun 19, 2023 at 02:01 pm by Staff

    Company provides concierge medical services in Middle Tennessee   FRANKLIN – Wesley, a Franklin-based company headed by entrepreneur Chuck McDowel.... Read More

First Call Ambulance awarded Humphreys County, Tennessee 9-1-1 and nonemergency ambulance services contract

Jun 19, 2023 at 01:56 pm by Staff

  First Call Ambulance, a proud member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, has been awarded the exclusive contract to provide 9-1-1 and nonemergency ambulance.... Read More

Tristar Skyline Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Reuben Bueno

Jun 19, 2023 at 01:50 pm by Staff

    TriStar Skyline Medical Center is proud to welcome Dr. Reuben Bueno, a reconstructive plastic and hand surgeon. Dr. Bueno is board certified in plastic surgery.... Read More

New Treatment Option for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Prolongs Survival

Jun 19, 2023 at 01:40 pm by Staff

  A new therapy is on the horizon for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who have run out of treatment options. Results from an international clinical trial, pu.... Read More

TriStar Health is Bringing its Freestanding ERs to Metro Nashville

Jun 19, 2023 at 01:17 pm by Staff

  By Tama R. Van Decar, MD   Over the past decade, TriStar Health has been committed to expanding access to emergency care for the Middle Tennessee region. Our fi.... Read More

Tennessee Doctor Loses License After Giving Covid Vaccine Waivers Too Freely

Jun 19, 2023 at 01:52 am by Staff

By Brett Kelman, KFF Health News A Tennessee doctor has lost his medical license for issuing covid-19 vaccine waivers to patients he never met in at least three st.... Read More