“Rheumatology? What’s that?” Fair question. If you’re like the majority of people, you may never require care from a rheumatologist. When you have a good primary care doctor, your requirements for diagnosis and treatment with other specialists may be somewhat limited. But for those patients who have autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, a […]
Did you know that stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the US? One out of every twenty deaths is caused by stroke. A stroke occurs every forty seconds in the US and takes a life every four minutes, according to the CDC. So, what we can do about it? This May, in […]
Back pain? If you’re like most patients, you try to stick it out for a few days. If the pain gets worse, you go to your primary care provider (PCP) or a walk-in clinic. Undoubtedly, most patients think this course is the “right way” to deal with a common joint or muscle issue. And, while […]
We all get painful muscle knots from time to time. And whether you’ve tried professional massage therapy or simply rolled your back with a tennis ball, you know how difficult it can be to ease an irritating knot. Once a knot develops, it can be very difficult to get rid of! Severe knots may even […]
From choosing better foods to exercising more, many Nashvillians are joining a growing movement focused on improving overall health. Holistic doctors at Nashville’s St. Thomas Medical Group are here to support you in this journey. While many modern health care providers rely heavily on prescription medications for treating disease and illness, holistic and integrative medicine […]
Did you know that only 43% of millennials say they would go to a primary care provider (PCP) for non-emergency treatment? Instead of receiving routine preventative care, the majority of millennials are seeking out care on an as-needed basis, turning to walk-in clinics or emergency rooms when health issues arise. While walk-in clinics are excellent […]
Listen up! Our Nashville audiologists encourage you not to take healthy ears for granted. Hearing loss typically happens gradually, which is why many people do not realize it is happening until they experience significant symptoms or family members notice. Unlike primary care checkups, eye appointments, and dentist visits, annual hearing tests are not a priority […]
Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine that addresses issues of the digestive tract and liver. It is a subspecialty of Internal Medicine, so a gastroenterologist completes the same training as an internist before pursuing additional fellowship training. By the time the gastroenterology physicians at Nashville’s St. Thomas Medical Group are treating patients, they’ve had five to […]
Are terms like “co-pay” and “deductible” throwing you off? Do you dread your 26th birthday because it means you’ll have to shop for your own health insurance? If you’re like a lot of 20-somethings, you’re not alone. In a recent study of adults between the ages of 19 and 30, researchers found that 48% can’t […]
If you’ve ever witnessed (or experienced for yourself) the wheezing and breathlessness typical of asthma, then you know all too well how scary this common health issue can be. At St. Thomas Medical Group, pulmonary specialists are helping children and adults in Nashville treat their asthma. Today on the St. Thomas Medical Group blog, let’s […]