Health Talks: From The Inside Out

On this episode of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭, 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 women’s health — 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 Women’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 Health’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 Women’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.

On this episode of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭, Elizabeth Lindsey, M.D., joins the show to break down one of today’s most talked-about topics — gut health. Dr. Lindsey, a board-certified gastroenterologist, shares expert insight into what “gut health” 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 — 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!

On this episode of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭, 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 — 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!

On Episode 14 of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭, 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 Health’s cardiovascular services, visit our website.Thanks for listening!

On Episode 13 of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭, 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 — from minimally invasive procedures to emergency care during heart attacks — 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 Health’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!

On Episode 12 of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭, 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 — 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 — 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!

On Episode 11 of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭, 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 Health’s partnership with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center — 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!

On Episode 10 of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭, Dave Kempfert joins the show to share insights from his work as the Director of Rehabilitation Services for the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee.With over 16 years of experience in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine physical therapy — and a background as a former collegiate All-American and NFL offensive lineman — Dave discusses what it means to help everyone from elite athletes to everyday individuals regain strength, restore movement, and return to the lives they want to live. He also breaks down common movement myths, the importance of proper mechanics, and how daily habits impact long-term mobility and overall well-being.To learn more about Dave Kempfert, visit https://boneandjointtn.org/providers/dave-kempfert/To learn more about Rehabilitation Services at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, visit https://boneandjointtn.org/services/physical-therapy/Thanks for listening!

On Episode 9 of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭, Brad Bullock, M.D., MBA joins the show to share insights from his work as a hospitalist at Williamson Medical Center and the Hospitalist Program Officer for Williamson Health.Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Dr. Bullock discusses what it means to care for patients both in the hospital and beyond — emphasizing the importance of communication, compassion, and continuity of care.-To learn more about Dr. Bullock, visit https://williamsonhealth.org/provider/bradley-n-bullock/-To learn more about Hospitalist services at Williamson Health, visit https://williamsonhealth.org/medical-services/hospitalist-services/Thanks for listening!

On Episode 8 of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭, Devin Sherman, M.D. joins the show during Lung Cancer Awareness Month to to discuss lung health, awareness, prevention and proactive care.Dr. Sherman is board-certified in pulmonary disease, internal medicine, and critical care medicine, and shares valuable insights to help you breathe easier and stay proactive about your health..-To learn more about Dr. Sherman, visit https://williamsonhealth.org/provider/devin-sherman/-To learn more about Pulmonology services at Williamson Health, visit https://williamsonhealth.org/medical-services/pulmonology/Thanks for listening!

On Episode 7 of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭, Elizabeth Schaeffer, NP-C joins the show during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to go about busting some myths and common misconceptions of breast cancer.-To learn more about Elizabeth Schaeffer, visit williamsonhealth.org/provider/elizabeth-schaeffer-To learn more about the Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center and breast health services at Williamson Health, visit williamsonhealth.org/medical-services/the-turner-dugas-breast-health-center Thanks for listening!

On Episode 6 of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭 during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Rebecca Baskin, M.D. - a breast cancer survivor herself - talks all things breast health and breast cancer.-To learn more about Dr. Rebecca Baskin, visit williamsonhealth.org/provider/rebecca-baskin-To learn more about breast health services and the Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center at Williamson Health, visit williamsonhealth.org/medical-services/the-turner-dugas-breast-health-center-If you're in need of a mammogram, our Outpatient Imaging Center is here to help. To schedule an appointment, call (615) 435-5022 or visit our website for more information at williamsonhealth.org/medical-services/outpatient-imaging-centerThanks for listening!

On Episode 5 of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭, our Clinical Nutrition Manager Lisa Mathews, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES takes her turn talking all things nutrition. One of the keys to living a healthy life, Mathews we hit on a range of topics from portions, cravings, and so much more, including whether our nutritionist has a sweet tooth of her own or not!-To learn more about nutritional services at Williamson Health, visit williamsonhealth.org/medical-services/diabetes-and-nutritional-educationThanks for listening!

On Episode 4 of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭, urogynecologist Jennifer Tatalovich, M.D., joins the show to talk about everything from prolapse to incontinence and everything in between.-To learn more about Dr. Tatalovich, visit williamsonhealth.org/provider/jennifer-mai-tatalovich -To learn more about urogynecology and pelvich health at Williamson Health, visit williamsonhealth.org/medical-services/urogynecology-and-pelvic-health Thanks for listening!

On Episode 3 of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭, Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee orthopaedic surgeon Cory Calendine, M.D., joins the show to talk all things orthopaedics, and specifically his specialty of hip and knee preservation and replacement. -To learn more about Dr. Calendine, visit boneandjointtn.org/providers/cory-calendine -To learn more about Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, visit boneandjointtn.org -To learn more about orthopaedics at Williamson Health, visit williamsonhealth.org/medical-services/orthopaedics Thanks for listening!

On Episode 2 of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭, a physician with many talents and specialties in Jordan Phillips, M.D. joins the show. Dr. Phillips is a sleep medicine and critical care physician, as well as a pulmonologist with Williamson Health Medical Group. In this episode, Michele spends time talking through sleep medicine, sleep disorders, the importance of sleep for the human body, and so much more. -To learn more about Dr. Phillips, visit williamsonhealth.org/provider/jordan-phillips/ -To learn more about sleep medicine services at Williamson Health, visit williamsonhealth.org/medical-services/sleep-medicine Thanks for listening!

On Episode 1 - the pilot, if you will - of 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭, Jared Slater M.D. of Williamson Health Medical Group takes the seat first to talk about with our hosts about all things General Surgery at Williamson Health. -To learn more about Dr. Slater, visit williamsonhealth.org/provider/jared-slater-To learn more about Williamson Health General Surgery, visit williamsonhealth.org/medical-services/surgery-To learn more about Williamson Health, visit williamsonhealth.org Thanks for listening!

Welcome to 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭! 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 [email protected] you for listening, we're glad you're here!