Health Talks: From The Inside Out

Health Talks: From The Inside Out

por Williamson Health
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Inside the ICU: Critical Care with Tufik Assad, M.D., M.S.C.I.
On this episode of ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ค๐ฌ: ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ, Tufik Assad, M.D., M.S.C.I., a critical care and pulmonology physician with Williamson Health Medical Group, joins the show to share a behind-the-scenes look at ICU care, pulmonary medicine and the reality of caring for patients during critical illness. Dr. Assad discusses what first drew him to medicine and ultimately to critical care, how his training in pulmonology shapes the way he cares for ICU patients, and what it is like to divide his time between the Williamson Health Medical Group Pulmonology Clinic and the Williamson Medical Center ICU. He also explains what happens inside an ICU, what many people may not fully understand about critical care, and how TV and movies often differ from the real-life experience. Throughout the episode, Dr. Assad shares insight into the teamwork, technology and compassion that define ICU care. From ventilators and lifesaving equipment to complex decision-making and family conversations, he explains how ICU teams work together with other specialties to provide the right care at the right time. He also discusses what Williamson Healthโ€™s expanded and renovated ICU means for patients and families in our community. To learn more about Critical Care and Pulmonology services at Williamson Health, visit our website. Thanks for listening! Any references to patient experiences are shared with permission or represent a composite of multiple patient experiences.
E19
8 jun 2026
30:58
Calm in the Chaos: Emergency Medicine with Andy Russell, M.D.
On this episode of ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ค๐ฌ: ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ, Andy Russell, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Williamson Health and board-certified emergency medicine physician, joins the show to share a behind-the-scenes look at emergency care and clinical leadership. Dr. Russell discusses what drew him to emergency medicine, what it means to care for patients during some of their most critical moments, and how Williamson Healthโ€™s two distinct Emergency Departments (one for adults and one for children) work to provide safe, high-quality care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He also shares insight into his role as Chief Medical Officer, including his focus on patient safety, care quality, collaboration across the medical staff, and improving the overall patient experience. Throughout the episode, Dr. Russell explains how the Emergency Department serves as a โ€œfront doorโ€ to the hospital, how triage helps prioritize care, and how Williamson Health teams work together across EMS, emergency medicine and specialty services to support patients when every moment matters. To learn more about Emergency Services at Williamson Health, visit our website. Thanks for listening! Any references to patient experiences are shared with permission or represent a composite of multiple patient experiences.
E18
6 may 2026
32:27
Pap Smears, Pregnancy, and Menopause: What Your OB/GYN Wants You to Know
On this episode of ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ค๐ฌ: ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ, Heather D. Rupe, D.O. joins the show to share insights from her work in obstetrics and gynecology and her leadership role as Chief of Staff for Williamson Health. Dr. Rupe, a board-certified OB/GYN, discusses the full scope of womenโ€™s health โ€” from routine gynecological and obstetrical care to advanced gynecologic surgery and robotics, as well as perimenopause and menopause. She also shares perspective from her role with The Womenโ€™s Group of Franklin, one of the two OB/GYN groups delivering babies and providing care at Williamson Medical Center, and provides an overview of Williamson Healthโ€™s Maternal Fetal Medicine, obstetrics and NICU services, highlighting how specialized care supports mothers and babies at every stage. Throughout the episode, Dr. Rupe highlights what it means to care for women at every stage of life, the importance of accessible, high-quality care close to home, and how collaboration across teams helps support patients and families throughout their healthcare journey. To learn more about Womenโ€™s Health services at Williamson Health, visit our website. Thanks for listening! Any references to patient experiences are shared with permission or represent a composite of multiple patient experiences.
E17
22 abr 2026
36:35
Listening to your Gut: A Conversation with Gastroenterologist, Elizabeth Lindsey, M.D.
On this episode of ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ค๐ฌ: ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ, Elizabeth Lindsey, M.D., joins the show to break down one of todayโ€™s most talked-about topics โ€” gut health. Dr. Lindsey, a board-certified gastroenterologist, shares expert insight into what โ€œgut healthโ€ really means, how much of what we see in the media is accurate, and whether supplements are truly necessary. The conversation also highlights the importance of colorectal cancer awareness, including why colon cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults and how early screening and prevention can save lives. Dr. Lindsey also provides an overview of gastroenterology and the wide range of conditions she treats โ€” from GERD and IBS to more complex digestive and liver diseases. To learn more about Gastroenterology services at Williamson Health, visit our website. Thanks for listening!
E16
25 mar 2026
35:20
Philanthropy in Action: The Williamson Health Foundation with Leigh Williams
On this episode of ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ค๐ฌ: ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ, Leigh Williams, Executive Director of the Williamson Health Foundation, joins the show to discuss how philanthropy and volunteer support help strengthen healthcare across the communities we proudly serve. Leigh shares how the Williamson Health Foundation advances the mission of Williamson Health by funding important programs, services, and initiatives that enhance patient care and expand access to healthcare. From projects like Operation Pink Chairs for recovering breast cancer patients and athletic training services for Williamson County Schools to advanced medical equipement and major capital investments in facility expansions and renovations (like our new Boyer-Bryan West Tower), the Foundation plays a vital role in supporting the people and resources that make exceptional care possible. During the episode, Leigh also highlights the many ways community members can get involved โ€” whether through charitable giving or volunteering their time to support patients, families, and team members throughout the health system. To learn more about the Williamson Health Foundation or ways to get involved, visit our website. Thanks for listening!
E15
11 mar 2026
22:50
From Emergency Response to Recovery: Heart Attacks Explained by Amit Keswani, M.D.
On Episode 14 of ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ค๐ฌ: ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ, Amit Keswani, M.D. joins the show to share expert insight into heart attack symptoms, treatments and recovery. Dr. Keswani, a board-certified interventional cardiologist with Ascension Saint Thomas HeartFranklin, practices at Williamson Medical Center where he chairs the Primary Heart Attack Committee. During the episode, Dr. Keswani discusses what it means for Williamson Medical Center to be designated by The Joint Commission with the Gold Seal of Approval as a Primary Heart Attack Center, and why this recognition is so important for timely, high-quality care for our community members. He also highlights the critical role cardiac rehabilitation plays in recovery after major heart events and reviews key warning signs of a heart attack everyone should know. To learn more about Williamson Healthโ€™s cardiovascular services, visit our website. Thanks for listening!
E14
18 feb 2026
26:13
Modern Heart Care: From Prevention to Intervention with Brian Long, M.D.
On Episode 13 of ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ค๐ฌ: ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ, Brian Long, M.D. joins the show to share insights from his role as an interventional cardiologist with Vanderbilt Heart at Williamson Health Medical Center. Dr. Long discusses how interventional cardiology helps diagnose and treat heart disease โ€” from minimally invasive procedures to emergency care during heart attacks โ€” and why prevention and early detection play a critical role in long-term heart health. He also highlights how collaboration between cardiology teams and emergency services improves outcomes when seconds matter, reinforcing Williamson Healthโ€™s commitment to delivering advanced cardiac care close to home. To learn more about Cardiology at Williamson Health, visit https://williamsonhealth.org/medical-services/cardiology/ Thanks for listening!
E13
4 feb 2026
28:05
From the Field to the Hospital: A Conversation with Williamson Health Chief of EMS, Michael Wallace
On Episode 12 of ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ค๐ฌ: ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ, Michael Wallace, Williamson Health Chief of EMS, joins the show to share firsthand insight from the field and behind the scenes of our emergency medical services. Michael discusses what it takes to deliver rapid, coordinated, life-saving care throughout Williamson County โ€” including a 911-to-hospital workflow that ensures patient care starts the moment EMS arrives on scene. The episode also covers major milestones for the Williamson Health EMS team, including being the first 911 ground EMS provider in Tennessee approved to carry and administer blood products in the field by the Tennessee Department of Health EMS Board โ€” and one of the earliest EMS providers in the country to achieve this capability. To learn more about Emergency Medical Services at Williamson Health, visit our EMS service page. Thanks for listening!
E12
7 ene 2026
18:24
Pediatric Care at Monroe Carell Jr. Childrenโ€™s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center with Dr. Lind
On Episode 11 of ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ค๐ฌ: ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ, Carrie Lind, M.D., joins the show to share insights from her role as Chief of Pediatrics for Williamson Health. Dr. Lind discusses what it means to care for pediatric patients through Williamson Healthโ€™s partnership with Monroe Carell Jr. Childrenโ€™s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center โ€” highlighting the importance of specialized, compassionate care for children and families close to home. She also shares how dedicated pediatric services, including an 8-bed pediatric emergency department and a 10-bed pediatric inpatient unit, support high-quality care for young patients at every stage of their hospital experience. To learn more about Pediatric Services at Williamson Health, visit https://williamsonhealth.org/medical-services/monroe-carell-jr-childrens-hospital-vanderbilt-at-williamson-medical-center/ Thanks for listening!
E11
18 dic 2025
28:18
Moving Better, Living Better: Rehab Insights with Dave Kempfert
On Episode 10 of ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐“๐š๐ฅ๐ค๐ฌ: ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ, Dave Kempfert joins the show to share insights from his work as the Director of Rehabilitation Services for the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee. With over 16 years of experience in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine physical therapy โ€” and a background as a former collegiate All-American and NFL offensive lineman โ€” Dave discusses what it means to help everyone from elite athletes to everyday individuals regain strength, restore movement, and return to the lives they want to live. He also breaks down common movement myths, the importance of proper mechanics, and how daily habits impact long-term mobility and overall well-being. To learn more about Dave Kempfert, visit https://boneandjointtn.org/providers/dave-kempfert/ To learn more about Rehabilitation Services at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, visit https://boneandjointtn.org/services/physical-therapy/ Thanks for listening!
E10
3 dic 2025
30:04
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