GALLATIN, TN – April 16, 2026 - Brooke Counce, FNP-C has joined Highpoint Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine with Ascension Saint Thomas.
The addition of Counce to the clinical team reflects the practice’s commitment to enhancing specialized respiratory services and providing the Sumner County community with expanded access to high-quality pulmonary care.
Brooke Counce, FNP-C is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in pulmonology and sleep medicine. With a strong clinical foundation that includes five years of experience as an ICU nurse, she brings a deep understanding of the level of attentive care required to manage complex and chronic illnesses effectively.
"My goal is to help my patients achieve a higher quality of life by providing expert care that helps them breathe and sleep better," says Counce. "I truly enjoy developing lasting relationships with my patients and helping them navigate their treatment options so they can get back to feeling their best."
The providers at Highpoint Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine can provide comprehensive care for:
- Asthma
- COPD
- Chronic respiratory failure
- Sleep apnea
- Shortness of breath
- Hypoventilation disorders
Brooke Counce, FNP-C is now accepting new patients at Highpoint Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine with Ascension Saint Thomas. Same-day appointments and easy online booking are available.
For appointments or more information, please visit www.highpointhealthpartners.com/pulmonology.
About Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas
Highpoint Health is a regional health system dedicated to making communities healthier in Middle Tennessee. It is composed of Highpoint Health – Sumner, a 167-bed hospital in Gallatin; the Highpoint Health – Sumner Station campus in Gallatin; Highpoint Health – Riverview, a 35-bed critical access hospital in Carthage; Highpoint Health – Trousdale, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Hartsville; and in March 2025, Highpoint Health – Winchester and Sewanee (jointly 198 acute and skilled care beds) joined the system as well. Highpoint Health is operated as part of a joint venture between Lifepoint Health and Ascension Saint Thomas. This collaboration brings together the organizations’ clinical excellence, best practices, and talented caregivers to collaborate in new ways that improve access to high quality clinical programs and specialty care for patients and communities. To learn more, visit HighpointHealthSystem.com.
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Contact: Cari Lambrecht
Director, Marketing and Communications
Highpoint Health – with Ascension Saint Thomas
615.571.5183