Ascension Medical Group Saint Thomas Brentwood

By staying home when you or a loved one is ill and washing your hands regularly, you can help keep yourself and your children healthy.

If you think your child has RSV or bronchiolitis, it is important to keep your child hydrated and monitor for fever or shortness of breath. Contact your child’s doctor, who can test for RSV and provide recommendations to keep your child safe at home. If your child’s health situation is serious or life-threatening, go to the nearest ER or call 911.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, may appear like a bad cold to adults. For infants or young children, RSV can cause bronchiolitis -- a virus which causes swelling and an increase in mucus in the airway. This can cause difficulty breathing through their nose and eventually dehydration due to difficulty latching to the breast or bottle for infants. Other symptoms of RSV may include a fever or a very wet sounding cough, which can turn into coughing fits. Those coughing fits can cause a child to gag and potentially vomit.

We are following local and state government and health department guidelines for COVID-19 vaccine distribution. For the first doses of vaccine available, front-line healthcare workers have been prioritized. As vaccine appointments are made available in your community, additional information will be shared. Answers to frequently asked questions can be found on our website at ascension.org.

Virtual (telehealth) visits may be appropriate for some of your visits with your cardiologist so that you get the care you need without leaving home. When you call to schedule, ask about the right option for your care.

When surgery is the right option for your heart, our care teams of highly trained doctors will work with you to create a surgery and recovery plan that’s right for you.

Our experienced cardiology teams start by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, we work with you to help prevent or treat heart issues with a care plan that may include medications, changes to diet and exercise, and cholesterol management. Our total care approach utilizes a range of care options from preventive heart care to complex and advanced surgical techniques.

Our cardiovascular specialists diagnose and treat diseases of the heart. They work with you to make a personalized care plan that helps preserve your independence while helping to slow heart disease and prevent complications. Our cardiologists and care teams can help treat a range of conditions such as atherosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, high blood cholesterol and triglycerides, and hypertension. Our doctors are also part of an integrated, national network of specialists, sharing best practices and advanced treatment options for more complex heart conditions.