Health Talks: From The Inside Out

Williamson Health

Welcome to 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! This podcast from Williamson Health - the regional healthcare system serving Williamson County and surrounding communities - is designed to bring expert healthcare insight directly from inside the organization to the community. The podcast's name reflects the goal of bringing knowledge from inside Williamson Health out into the community, while also emphasizing the belief that good health begins from within. Hosted by Michele Simpson - the chief marketing and communications officer at Williamson Health - the podcast will feature expert guests covering a variety of relevant health topics. Listeners will be able to access the show wherever they consume podcasts, including popular streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Amazon. Full video versions will also be available here on the Williamson Health YouTube channel. Want to hear more about a specific topic? We encourage listeners to submit questions, feedback and topic suggestions by emailing podcast@williamsonhealth.org. Thank you for listening, we're glad you're here!

  1. Calm in the Chaos: Emergency Medicine with Andy Russell, M.D.

    May 6

    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.

    32 min
  2. Pap Smears, Pregnancy, and Menopause: What Your OB/GYN Wants You to Know

    Apr 22

    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.

    37 min
  3. Listening to your Gut: A Conversation with Gastroenterologist, Elizabeth Lindsey, M.D.

    Mar 25

    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!

    35 min
  4. Philanthropy in Action: The Williamson Health Foundation with Leigh Williams

    Mar 11

    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!

    23 min
  5. From Emergency Response to Recovery: Heart Attacks Explained by Amit Keswani, M.D.

    Feb 18

    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!

    26 min
  6. Modern Heart Care: From Prevention to Intervention with Brian Long, M.D.

    Feb 4

    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!

    28 min
  7. From the Field to the Hospital: A Conversation with Williamson Health Chief of EMS, Michael Wallace

    Jan 7

    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!

    18 min
  8. Pediatric Care at Monroe Carell Jr. Childrenโ€™s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center with Dr. Lind

    12/18/2025

    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!

    28 min
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Welcome to 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! This podcast from Williamson Health - the regional healthcare system serving Williamson County and surrounding communities - is designed to bring expert healthcare insight directly from inside the organization to the community. The podcast's name reflects the goal of bringing knowledge from inside Williamson Health out into the community, while also emphasizing the belief that good health begins from within. Hosted by Michele Simpson - the chief marketing and communications officer at Williamson Health - the podcast will feature expert guests covering a variety of relevant health topics. Listeners will be able to access the show wherever they consume podcasts, including popular streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Amazon. Full video versions will also be available here on the Williamson Health YouTube channel. Want to hear more about a specific topic? We encourage listeners to submit questions, feedback and topic suggestions by emailing podcast@williamsonhealth.org. Thank you for listening, we're glad you're here!

Information

  • Creator
    Williamson Health
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ยฉ Williamson Health Marketing and Communications
  • Show Website
    Health Talks: From The Inside Out