News
Flu Season is Here: Step One? Getting Vaccinated
December 13, 2022
This 2022-23 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expecting flu viruses to circulate along with variants of COVID-19. This makes it as important as ever that we each do what we can to minimize our risk, protect our health and protect the health of...
read more
Tis the Season to be Healthy: Maintaining Your Physical and Mental Well-Being During the Holidays
December 7, 2022
The holiday season is finally here, ringing with the joy of visiting family and friends, attending festive parties, exchanging gifts, sharing delicious meals and giving back to charitable causes. It’s “the most wonderful time of the year” as they say. Unfortunately, though – for many of us – this time...
read more
Getting the Most Out of Your Health Insurance
November 9, 2022
Have you been putting off your annual doctor’s visit? Or perhaps even a needed screening? If you’ve been putting off care – whether it's a screening or simply your annual check-up – now’s the time to do it.
read more
Breast Cancer: Your Questions Answered
October 19, 2022
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and provide education on the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the...
read more
The Importance of Suicide Awareness and Prevention Among Rural Areas and Seniors
September 29, 2022
September is recognized as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month: a time to spread awareness and educate the community on the risks of suicide in order to prevent it. Recent studies show that there is an increasing rate of suicide in rural communities, as well as in senior adults. Read more...
read more
Trousdale Medical Center Named LifePoint Health National Quality Leader
July 12, 2022
Hartsville hospital recognized for achievements in patient and family engagement, quality care and patient safety Hartsville, TN (July 12, 2022) – Trousdale Medical Center (TMC), a member of HighPoint Health System, today announced that it has been named a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader. This designation recognizes hospitals within the LifePoint...
read more
Rod Harkleroad Named Market President of HighPoint Health System, CEO of Sumner Regional Medical Center
June 15, 2022
Rod Harkleroad, RN has been named market president of HighPoint Health System (HighPoint) and CEO of Sumner Regional Medical Center, the flagship hospital for HighPoint, following the announcement of Susan Peach's retirement.
read moreMaking Communities Healthier
March 9, 2022
Making Communities Healthier is a quarterly newsletter filled with timely information about Trousdale Medical Center and tips to help you get healthy and stay healthy. Check out our Winter/Spring 2022 issue to see how we’re keeping you healthy and safe, as well as answers to frequently asked questions and much...
read more
How Healthy is Your Heart?
February 7, 2022
By Dr. Jung Lee, Cardiologist Your heart is one of the hardest working parts of your body. It’s also one of the most threatened. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the...
read moreHelp Save a Life with Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC)
February 1, 2022
Did you know that the symptoms of a heart attack may appear hours or even weeks before a heart attack occurs? The American College of Cardiology's Early Heart Attack Care or EHAC program teaches the early warning signs of a heart attack and who's at risk. Learning this important information...
read more