Take Charge of Your Heart Health in 2026

Williamson Health
Jan 22
3 min read

Expert Guidance, Screenings, and Lifestyle Tips from Williamson Health to Help You Protect Your Heart at Every Stage

Williamson Health offers award-winning providers, advanced screenings and exceptional care close to home — supporting you from prevention through treatment.

Whether you’re making lifestyle changes or navigating a diagnosis, Williamson Health’s team of experts is ready to help you reach your goals.

Start with Routine Primary Care Visits

Preventive cardiology begins with routine checkups. Primary care providers monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and diabetes — key factors in heart health. These routine screenings can catch issues early, allowing for treatment before conditions worsen.

Schedule a Coronary Calcium Score Screening

This quick, painless test uses a low-dose CT scan to detect calcium buildup in your coronary arteries — the very arteries that feed your heart. Ideal for asymptomatic individuals ages forty to seventy-five, the screening provides a baseline assessment for heart disease risk.

Williamson Health is offering a special $65 coronary calcium score screening opportunity throughout February. Screenings take place at the Williamson Health Imaging location on the first floor of Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee (3000 Edward Curd Lane). Call 615.435.5361 beginning February 1^st to schedule your appointment.

Lower your Risk with Healthy Habits

A heart-healthy lifestyle includes a diet rich in vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains, along with regular physical activity. Aim for twenty to thirty minutes of aerobic exercise at least four days a week to keep your heart strong.

Know your Family History

If a parent or sibling developed heart disease in middle age or beyond, you may be at higher risk. Share your family history with your primary care provider or cardiologist and discuss appropriate screenings and preventive steps.

Learn CPR

CPR is a lifesaving emergency procedure used when the heart stops beating. Immediate CPR can double or triple survival chances during cardiac arrest. Learn more — including hands-only CPR and training opportunities — through the American Heart Association at cpr.heart.org.

With expertise in prevention, intervention and heart failure, Williamson Health’s cardiac team understands how to help if you are diagnosed with a heart condition.

Services include:

• Advanced Primary Heart Attack Center

Certification from The Joint Commission;

• Two state-of-the-art heart catheterization

labs for diagnostics and treatments like angioplasty or stenting;

• A new electrophysiology (EP) lab for

diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders;

• Cardiac stress testing; and

• American Association of Cardiovascular

and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) accredited cardiac rehabilitation program.

Other cardiac care certifications include:

• American Heart Association Get With The

Guidelines®-Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Gold with Target: Type 2 Diabetes; and

• American Heart Association Get With

The Guidelines®-Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Silver Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes.

Don’t Drive! Call 911

If you or someone near you experiences heart attack symptoms, calling 911 is the fastest and safest choice.

Every minute matters: As Williamson County’s primary ground 911 provider, Williamson Health EMS can reach you faster and get you into specialized care sooner.
Faster treatment: EMS teams transmit EKG results to the hospital before arrival so treatment begins immediately.
Safety: Driving yourself or relying on someone else delays critical care and puts others at risk.

From routine screenings to life-saving interventions, Williamson Health’s cardiac team provides expert cardiac care close to home. Take the next step toward a healthier heart by scheduling your checkup, screening or consultation today. Learn more at williamsonhealth.org/cardiology.