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…
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and SurgiCenter (MMC) announced that applications are now being accepted for the ‘Drs. David and Yolando Chatman Scholarship’. The scholarship will be awarded to a local college junior, senior or graduate student who is advancing to medical school and is also a member of an ethnic minority group that is often underrepresented…
The Rutherford County Medical Examiner’s Office (RCMEO) recently made changes to its webpage to make contacting the department easier. “Previously, if you were to search for our Medical Examiner’s Office, you would likely end up speaking with someone from the state,” explained Supervisor/Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI) Denise Martin. “We are pleased to share our proper…
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is the first hospital in Tennessee to use artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the detection of precancerous colonic polyps during screening colonoscopies. Enhanced screening through the GI Genius TM Intelligent Endoscopy Module, is a powerful new ally in the prevention of colorectal cancer (CRC). “TriStar StoneCrest is proud to offer the…