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HCA’s TriStar Summit Medical Center Names Frist Humanitarian Award Recipients

HERMITAGE, Tenn. (Feb. 9, 2016) —HCA’s TriStar Summit Medical Center recently announced the recipients of the 2015 Frist Humanitarian Award presented nationally to Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) employees and volunteers. TriStar Summit Medical Center 2015 recipients include: Marylee Locey, imaging coordinator, Ron Watkins, hospital volunteer and Dr. Melvin Seard, urologist. This honor places all three recipients in nomination for the nationwide 2015 Frist Humanitarian Award, the highest honor an employee or volunteer can earn within HCA, the parent company of TriStar Summit Medical Center.

“TriStar Summit is committed to delivering quality patient care and we are extremely proud to recognize our employees, volunteers and physicians for their efforts on behalf of our patients and our community,” said Jeff Whitehorn, CEO, TriStar Summit Medical Center. “Their exemplary work and compassion set a high standard for health care professionals and we are proud to have them as part of our family. Undoubtedly, our patients benefit from the kind of commitment and humanitarian efforts they demonstrate each day.”

The Frist Humanitarian Awards were created to recognize one employee, one volunteer and one physician at each HCA facility who demonstrate extraordinary concern for the welfare and happiness of patients and their community. The Humanitarian Awards are given annually in recognition of the humanitarian spirit and philanthropic work of the late Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Sr., one of the founders of Hospital Corporation of America.

For more information about TriStar Summit or a free physician referral, please call TriStar MedLine at 615.342.1919 or visit TriStarSummit.com .

Celebrating 20 years of serving the community, TriStar Summit Medical Center is a 200-bed facility located in Hermitage, Tenn. The TriStar Health hospital offers a full array of acute care services, including emergency care, general surgery, cardiology, obstetrics, orthopaedics, intensive care, physical medicine, outpatient diagnostic services and cancer care. Recognized by The Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures ^® , TriStar Summit is a national leader in providing quality healthcare. For more information about the services offered and health plans accepted by TriStar Summit, call TriStar MedLine ^® at 615-342-1919 or visit TriStarSummit.com . The hospital is located at 5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage, TN.

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(Dr. Melvin Seard is the middle Physician in the photograph.)

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Watch this video to learn more about the vasectomy procedure and how it works. After a vasectomy, your testes will still produce sperm, but they will be unable to reach your semen when you ejaculate.

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Did you know that 1 out of 3 adults suffer from overactive bladder? Overactive bladder (OAB) is a problem with the bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate. The urge may be difficult to stop, and overactive bladder could lead to the involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Various symptoms can be related to OAB: pelvic or bladder pain, burning during urination, blood in urine, a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying, hesitancy, dribbling, straining or the inability to urinate. The medical professionals at Urology Associates, P.C. work together as a team to help you manage your OAB symptoms, and are eager to help you.

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Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a condition that affects the bladder. Women are most often diagnosed with IC, and there are currently two recognized subtypes of this condition. The majority of IC cases are non-ulcerative IC, which involves very small hemorrhages of the bladder wall. Ulcerative IC is characterized by patches of bleeding on the bladder wall. IC is a complex condition that can significantly decrease quality of life. However, patients can consult a specialist in urology to explore their treatment options.

Symptoms

The symptoms of IC can vary widely from patient to patient. For any particular patient, the symptoms can evolve over time and may develop in sudden flare-ups. Certain factors can trigger a flare-up of symptoms, such as menstruation, sexual activity, stress, and exercise. These symptoms may include chronic pelvic pain, pain between the vagina and anus, pain during sexual intercourse, and pain when the bladder becomes full. Other possible signs of IC include the urgent need to urinate and frequent urination in small amounts. It’s not uncommon for a patient with IC to urinate dozens of times per day.

Causes

Specialists in urology haven’t yet been able to determine exactly what causes IC. However, it’s thought that it may be linked to a problem with the epithelium of the bladder. If the epithelium leaks, the toxins can irritate the wall of the bladder.

Treatments

Finding the right treatment for any particular patient with IC can be difficult. What works well for one patient may be ineffective for another. Urology specialists may try combinations of treatments, including oral medications such as antihistamines, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), tricyclic antidepressants, and pentosan polysulfate. Bladder distension, nerve stimulation techniques, or the insertion of medications directly into the bladder are other treatment options for IC .

At Urology Associates, P.C., our urologists have the in-depth knowledge and extensive experience necessary to provide effective, comprehensive treatment plans for patients with interstitial cystitis. For help with IC, UTIs, kidney stones, or other urologic conditions in Tennessee, call (888) 329-7700. New and current patients can browse our website to read more about common urologic conditions and their treatment.

Kidney stones develop over time from accumulations of hardened minerals. If you experience symptoms such as severe pain in the lower back, bloody urine, nausea, and vomiting, it’s time to see a specialist in urology to be evaluated for possible kidney stones.

You can hear more about this common urology condition by watching this interview with Dr. Howard Aubert, a urologist in Nashville at Urology Associates, P.C. Dr. Aubert explains one of the non-invasive treatment options available for kidney stone patients, which involves sending high-energy sound waves through the body to break up the kidney stone without injuring other tissues.

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