Category: In the News
7 Things To Know About Strokes With Dr. Love Anani
Did you know that a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the US and takes a life every four minutes? As common and fatal as strokes are, it’s crucial to understand what a stroke is, what the warning signs are and what to do if one occurs. In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, we interviewed […]
Autism Awareness Month: Your Most Frequently Asked Questions
Did you know that autism affects 1 in 54 children? A bio-neurological condition, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that most often appears in toddlers around age three. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we’re shedding some light on ASD and answering your most frequently asked questions. What is autism? Autism is a […]
NorthCrest Health Reaches Agreement to Join TriStar Health
Agreement ensures access to quality healthcare services in Robertson County, addresses evolving healthcare needs of community and surrounding area Springfield, Tenn. (March 30, 2021) – The NorthCrest Health senior leadership and Board of Trustees today announced the organization has reached an agreement to become part of TriStar Health, an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, a leading […]
VIDEO: NorthCrest Q&A – Lymphedema Awareness Month
In honor of Lymphedema Awareness Month, we sat down with Emily Ballard, OT, of NorthCrest to answer your top questions about Lymphedema! Check out our conversation below and learn how to lower your risk of Lymphedema and detect early warning signs. Watch now: […]
NorthCrest Health has Received the Tennessee Department of Health BEST Award for the Effort to Decrease Infant Mortality
In 2019, approximately 7 out of every 1,000 infants in Tennessee did not make it to their first birthday. In an effort to save lives NorthCrest has partnered with the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) and Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) to reduce infant mortality by promoting breastfeeding, early elective delivery elimination and safe sleep to […]
An Open Letter from the NorthCrest Health Board of Trustees
In November, NorthCrest Health announced our organization had signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with TriStar Health, an affiliate of HCA Healthcare. Since that announcement, we have continued progressing through a due diligence period to explore NorthCrest Health joining the TriStar family and the potential benefit for the community. Ever since the NorthCrest senior leadership […]
A Letter from Pastor Joe Rushing to Our Healthcare Heroes
Fill Our Risk Takers with Mercy You are approaching the one year anniversary of the most challenging time in your medical careers. Your experience of living with such intense sorrow and death will never be forgotten. Add to this, the fear of contracting COVID yourself and what that might do to you and those you […]
VIDEO: NorthCrest Q&A – American Heart Month
In honor of American Heart Month, we sat down with Dr. Nicholas Lippolis of NorthCrest to answer your top questions about heart health! Check out our conversation with Dr. Lippolis as he shares the best ways to protect and lower your risk of heart disease in your daily life. […]
NorthCrest Wound Healing Offers Help With Winter Wounds, Including Frostbite
(Springfield, Tn.) Feb. 18, 2021— With severe winter weather upon us, outdoor activities may result in wounds for an unfortunate few. Precipitation, such as snow, sleet and freezing rain, can make sidewalks and parking lots dangerous. Falls are much more prevalent during these weather conditions and can result in skin tears and painful abrasions. Sitting close […]
VIDEO: NorthCrest Q&A, Ways to Kickstart Your Health
Ready to kickstart your health this year? We sat down with Dr. Donna Shell to talk through some of the best ways you can prioritize your health – starting in the kitchen! To join the conversation, check out our latest interview: […]