TriStar Hendersonville is one of only two community hospitals in middle Tennessee that's accredited by The Joint Commission as a Total Joint Center. Total Solutions coordinator, Faith Francis, explains why this is so important.
Spine surgery is only needed in a small percentage of cases, once conservative treatments have failed. Dr. Paul Broadstone explains the three cases in which spine surgery can be beneficial.
Heart failure is when the heart is weakened and not pumping enough blood, and can occur for many reasons. Dr. Christian Allen says the most common symptoms of heart failure are fatigue and shortness of breath.
TriStar Hendersonville is the first community based hospital in the Nashville area to offer Endoscopic ultrasound. Dr. William E. Norris describes this innovative technology.
Pap Smears look for changes that could indicate the beginning of cervical cancer, but when should a woman have a pap smear and how often? According to Dr. Helen Cavasin the guidelines have recently changed.
Peripheral Artery Disease, referred to as PAD, affects 20 million people in the U.S.daily and occurs when narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs. Dr. Christopher Lesar talks about the ability to treat PAD with TruePath technology.
A stress test is done to determine how well one's heart works during physical activity. Dr. Curtic McKoy explains how a physical stress test can reveal internal heart problems that may not otherwise be noticeable.
A family history of colon cancer may mean you are at higher risk for the disease, but even if you don't have a family history, everyone should be screened. Dr. Jonathan Benson explains why.
Parkridge East Hospital has a new and improved Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, machine, which uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues in the body. Dr. James Martin explains benefits for breast imaging.
There are several medical conditions, like diabetes, that make it difficult for the body to heal wounds. If a wound doesn't heal in 3 to 4 weeks, it may need special care like the kind provided by Dr. Junard and the TriStar Southern Hills Advanced Wound Care Center.
