Being a southerner has many upsides, as any SEC football fan will tell you. But hailing from the land of grits and gravy also has downsides, especially when it comes to health. Tennessee sits squarely in the “stroke belt,” a swath of stat...
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It’s summertime again and many are spending extra time outside, at the pool, at a backyard barbeque or maybe at summer camp. With the extra time outdoors, be sure to take additional precautions to make sure that fun activities do not lead to me...
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Headaches, a condition brought on by everything from sinus congestion to a stressful day, are a common ailment. Over-the-counter pain medications can be used to treat painful headaches. But are there any options for headache sufferers who prefer a na...
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Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease still waiting on a cure. But while a cure is still being researched, scientists have discovered multiple ways to keep the brain healthy and help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease development.
D...
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Summer is here and a sunburn can be a nasty side effect of spending time outdoors. As we head in to the summer season, keep these tips in mind when it comes time to treat your sunburn.
Apply a cold milk compress for fast inflammation relief....
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 16, 2013 –Baptist Hospital is hosting REVIVE Her Health: Women, Wellness and Wine, a “ladies only” health event to help women take charge of their health.
The event is open to the community and wi...
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The topic of genetic testing for breast cancer has been in the national spotlight this week as the world learned that actress Angelina Jolie underwent a bilateral mastectomy to lower her risk of developing breast cancer. The actress made the st...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 14, 2013 -- With the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer experienced by women in the United States. It also is one of the leading causes of cancer death among women....
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Recently, Saint Thomas Health dedicated its sixth Habitat for Humanity house – this one benefiting Baptist Hospital associate Sylvester McMillian. More than 160 Saint Thomas Health associates and partners volunteered more than 1,200 hours...
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Today, due to significant advances in medical research, many forms of cancer are now treatable. But even though it may be treatable, undergoing chemotherapy or radiation can still take its toll on the body, most noticeably in the form of fatigue, hai...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 13, 2013 -- National Women’s Health Week, celebrated from May 12 – 18, brings together communities, health organizations and other groups to raise awareness for women’s health topics. Most people r...
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In the clinical world, palliative care is known as treatment given to patients with a life-threatening or life-limiting illness. It is the specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses like cancer, cardiac disease such as congestive hear...
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NASHVILLE, TN --- May 7, 2013 – Saint Thomas Health officials have announced that Marvin ‘Bud’ Wood has assumed the role of chief human resources officer for the nine-hospital network.
As former Senior Director of Human Resources f...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 6, 2013 -- National Nurses Week, celebrated from May 6 - 12, honors and recognizes registered nurses for their tireless commitment to caring for patients. National Nurses Week always begins on May 6, which is Nationa...
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NASHVILLE, TN – May 3, 2013 -- Spring showers can wreak havoc on your workout routine. How can you stay fit while also staying warm and dry indoors?
The physicians, therapists and athletic trainers of Baptist Sports Medicine suggest...
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Every 45 seconds, someone in America will have a stroke. Immediate, individualized care is the key to maximum recovery.
Reacting quickly and receiving immediate treatment can mean the difference in a life-altering diagnosis. The Stroke Center at Bap...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 1, 2013 – May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the Nashville Dermatology Society, in conjunction with the American Academy of Dermatology and Melanoma Research Foundation, is holding its annual free skin ...
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