Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) will host a virtual job fair for nurses on Facebook Live Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 11:15 a.m. CT. TVHS is hiring registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing assistants at its Nashville and Murfreesboro locations. Registered nurses who are interested in working at the medical-surgical units at the Nashville campus…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford hosted a ribbon-cutting and blessing ceremony for the new Ascension Saint Thomas StatFlight-branded BELL 407GXi helicopter. Operated by Air Evac Lifeteam, part of the Global Medical Response family of companies, the helicopter will provide life-saving dedicated emergency air medical coverage to Rutherford County and surrounding communities. Each crew will consist of…
An inmate overdosed after she ingested a substance believed to be fentanyl allegedly given to her by another inmate while they waited to be booked Tuesday at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, said Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh. The drugs were hidden inside the suspect’s body, the sheriff said. “As long as people are willing to hide…
Some call it liquid gold. Breast milk has many advantages in helping babies grow. It can build immunity and mature intestinal tracts, provide vital nutrients and hormones, reduce infections, and so much more. Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is proud to announce they are now receiving safe, pasteurized breast milk donated by Tennessee donor mothers and…
Rutherford County is reopening its emergency rental assistance portal at noon Wednesday, Feb. 9 to accept applications for eligible households. The program is funded through the U.S. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. It provides rent and utility assistance to prevent eviction and homelessness due to, directly or…
February is American Heart Month and is dedicated to focusing on heart healthy habits to help prevent cardiovascular disease. To raise awareness throughout Rutherford County, TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center will glow red each night during the month of February to support the American Heart Associations’ “National Wear Red Day.” to help raise awareness of the…
Diana Health announces the launch of its new, modern medical clinic in Smyrna, Tennessee on February 4th! Diana Health is reimagining the way maternity and women’s health care is delivered. Using comprehensive care teams and modern technology, it offers a personalized, whole health care experience that puts women at the center of the decision making…
Rutherford County will break ground this week on the first of four public safety buildings to be positioned in the rural areas of the County. The County will host a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the first building to be constructed on Friday, January 28 at 1 p.m. at 6550 Highway 99 in Rockvale….
The Rutherford County Medical Examiner’s Office (RCMEO) is seeking to hire two Medicolegal Death Investigators (MDIs). The MDIs will assist with the investigation of deaths reported to the Office of the Medical Examiner— particularly seeking, gathering and documentation of pertinent circumstantial, historical, and other medicolegal data. These two will also aid the Medical Examiner with…
Rutherford County Public Health Director LaShan Dixon will be traveling to the 2022 United States of America Mrs. Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada this February to represent the State of Tennessee. The United States of America (USOA) pageants are designed to encourage women to strive to achieve their hopes, dreams, goals, and aspirations– making them…