Williamson Medical Center News
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Young honored as WMC Employee of the Quarter
Nutritional Services employee Michelle Young recently was honored as Williamson Medical Center Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2010. More 


Ostomy Support Group to meet Aug. 11
Members of Williamson Medical Center's Ostomy Support Group will learn about advancements in underwear that conceal and support an ostomy appliance during their monthly meeting Wednesday, Aug. 11. More 


Medical Center's Human Resources Department honored
Williamson Medical Center recently gained regional accolades by winning the 2010 HR Excellence Award, which recognizes organizations with outstanding human resources programs. More


WMC Volunteer Auxiliary awards nursing scholarships
Williamson Medical Center's Volunteer Auxiliary has awarded three Angeline "Angie" Gault Tillman Nursing scholarships to Williamson County students. More

Williamson Medical Center Foundation awards 34 scholarships
Williamson Medical Center Foundation recently awarded scholarships to 34 Williamson County residents pursuing degrees in health care. More


Retiring WMC Board Chairman honored
Issac "Ike" Brown joined the Williamson Medical Center Board of Trustees in 1986, the same year the community-focused hospital moved from Columbia Avenue to its current location on Carothers Parkway. More 

Williamson Medical Center celebrates Emergency Medical Services Week

Williamson Medical Center celebrated Emergency Medical Services Week following a proclamation signing by County Mayor Rogers Anderson and the County Commission. More

Golf tournament to benefit scholarship fund
Area golfers can spend a day on the course while raising scholarship money for local students pursuing degrees in health care. More

Social Worker honored as WMC Employee of the Quarter
Case Management Social Worker Chesney Shand recently was honored as Williamson Medical Center Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2010. More

WMC joins national campaign to promote women's health education
Williamson Medical Center has teamed with several national organizations to help educate women about the importance of taking control of their health with diet, exercise and regular gynecologic exams. More

Ostomy Support Group to meet April 14
A registered dietitian will discuss nutrition and healthy eating 1 p.m. April 14 with Williamson Medical Center's Ostomy Support Group. The group, which meets monthly, is for those who have or will have an intestinal or urinary diversion. Group participants discuss topics of interest to ostomates and their families, and the sessions provide a safe environment for discussing concerns. More

Medical Center offers screening for stroke, vascular diseases
An estimated 20 to 30 million Americans are at risk for vascular diseases such as stroke, peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease and aortic aneurysms. All are potentially life-threatening conditions if left untreated. You can take control of your health and discover if you are at risk for these health issues by attending Williamson Medical Center's LiveWell vascular screening Saturday, April 17, at Williamson Medical Center Outpatient Imaging. More

WMC named Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement
Williamson Medical Center has been named a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. Facilities earning Blue Distinction status demonstrate an expertise in quality care, resulting in better overall outcomes for patients. More

Understanding addiction seminar set for March 21
Williamson Medical Center is offering a free community seminar to help area residents understand addiction. Featured speaker Chapman Sledge, M.D., is the medical director at Cumberland Heights, a nationally recognized alcohol and drug treatment center. More

Williamson Medical Center offers scholarships
Two scholarships are available to area students pursuing degrees in health care fields through Williamson Medical Center Foundation and the Williamson Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary. More

Sleep Center at Williamson Medical center expands
The number of Americans with sleep disorders is rapidly increasing and Williamson Medical Center is helping address the health issue by expanding The Sleep Center at Williamson Medical Center. The new, convenient facility in suite 309 of Williamson Tower doubles the number of previous beds and makes patient comfort a priority while treating sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. More

Group helps breast cancer survivors thrive
Breast cancer survivors and women newly diagnosed with the disease have a new place to turn with Friends for the Journey. A six-week class that allows women to share and learn with one another, Friends for the Journey will meet 6:30 - 8 p.m. Mondays beginning March 1. More

Williamson Medical Center begins Ostomy Support Group
Williamson Medical Center has begun an Ostomy Support Group for people who have or will have an intestinal or urinary diversion. The group meets monthly to discuss topics of interest to ostomates and their families and provides a safe environment for discussing concerns. More