Updated: 2:46 PM EST Feb 5, 2021 WXII12.com Web Staff The American Heart Association s signature women s platform designed to increase awareness for women s heart health, Go Red for Women, has become more personal to the WXII 12 community in the past year.In June, WXII 12 News morning anchor Kimberly Van Scoy was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. It s a fight she will wage for the rest of her life. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of both death and disability in women, with one in-every three succumbing to the condition. Click the video player below to hear from Kimberly Van Scoy as she shares an update and adviceThe news came as a big shock to Kimberly, but she has reassured everyone that she is feeling better and has the best of doctors who are taking care of her.In a message to viewers after her diagnosis, Kimberly said she has a lot of faith in her medical team doing exactly what they are telling her to do. I want to get well, so, I am going t
Middle Tennessee proudly "went red" on Friday for National Wear Red Day, but the mission of Heart Month is far from over! The newborns of Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford are donning red to raise awareness for Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. CHD Awareness Week runs from February 7th through Valentine's Day.Nothing is sweeter than babies and nurses supporting a good cause! Congenital heart defects are the most common form of birth defect i .
Morgan County Sheriffâs Office investigator hurt by bull returns to work
Morgan County Investigator Brooks back at work By Tiffany Thompson | January 12, 2021 at 11:13 PM CST - Updated January 12 at 11:20 PM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - After a long road to recovery, the Morgan County Sheriffâs Office Investigator that was hurt by a bull returns to work this week.
Caleb Brooks said he is glad to be back doing what he loves most, protecting people after his small intestine transplant less than a month and a half ago.
âI am feeling good,â he said. âItâs amazing how God works things out. Heâs got a plan, and I am fulfilling this plan.â