Entries by Nicole Clawson

What Causes Allergies in Nashville? ENT Doctors Weigh In…

While Nashvillians tend to be a good-natured bunch, there are three things we like to complain about: traffic, shopping for a home (no complaints from the sellers!), and allergies. If you recently moved to Nashville and find yourself wondering, “Were my allergies this bad before I came here?” you may be relieved to know you’re […]

Our Favorite Immune-Boosting Drinks in Nashville

In January 2017, The Tennessean reported that Nashville has seen 490 new restaurant openings since 2010 – a 10 percent increase. From health-minded juice bars and trendy cocktail lounges to ethnic eateries and James Beard-award winning restaurants, Nashville’s food scene is finally approaching the ranks of larger foodie cities like New York, Chicago and Atlanta. […]

Why Do Babies Get Baby Acne?

Most of us can remember at least one semi-traumatizing experience from our teen years involving acne, right? With those days likely behind you now, acne may have fallen off your radar – aside from the occasional pimple or blemish. And then one day you pick up your newborn to find… baby acne? Yes, baby acne […]

Balloon Dilation for the Treatment of Sinusitis

ST. THOMAS MEDIAL GROUP AND NASHVILLE ENT AND ALLERGY CLINIC Is proud to announce middle Tennessee’s first successful NuVent Sinus Balloon Dilation for the treatment of sinusitis! Dr. Matthew Speyer performed this procedure with the newest and most advanced technology by Medtronics. This non-invasive procedure allows surgical navigation through the NuVent™ EM Sinus Dilation System, […]

St. Thomas Medical Group Physicians are Truly Guardian Angels

The Guardian Angel program was started by the St. Thomas Health Foundation in 2007 as an opportunity for patients and family members to honor their physicians, nurses, hospital associates or other care givers who made a difference in their visit or hospital stay. The physicians of St. Thomas Medical Group have been consistent recipients in […]

Saint Thomas Hospital Ranked No. 1 in Tennessee for Safety by Consumer Reports

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-July 12, 2012- Saint Thomas Hospital has been ranked No. 1 in Tennessee for safety by Consumer Reports, the world’s largest independent product-testing organization. The safety scores combine six key measures including infections, readmissions, communication about new medications and discharge, overuse of CT scanning, complications and mortality. “Being ranked first in the state for […]