Unused or expired medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse and overdose, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration reported. The DEA’s Take Back Day events nationwide Saturday, Oct. 23 provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office will join the DEA in providing…
On Friday, October 22, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter (MMC) and TrustPoint Hospital will be partnering with the Prevention Coalition for Success, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and the Murfreesboro Police Department to provide a safe place for you to dispose of your unused medications. In an effort to reduce the amount of potentially dangerous…
The Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders are joining forces with the American Red Cross to get more than 300 units of blood collected during their annual fall blood drive on Nov. 1 – Nov. 3 on the campus. All presenting donors will receive a commemorative “MTSU True Blue” t-shirt, while supplies last. Blood donation…
Throughout the 40 years of its existence, the MTSU EMT program has certified more than 1,000 emergency medical technicians, many of whom are still working in the industry today. Randy White leads the course and has done so since 1982. He started out working with the ambulance service in 1980 when he was 20 years…
Rutherford County Health Department (RCHD), City of La Vergne, and CH Consulting Solutions are partnering to offer COVID-19 testing on the north end of Rutherford County. Beginning October 11, the La Vergne Multi-purpose Building parking lot located at 5093 Murfreesboro Road will be used as a COVID-19 drive-through testing site Monday through Friday from 8…
Ascension Saint Thomas is thrilled to announce they are now the healthcare provider for The NFL Dedicated Hospital Network Program in Middle Tennessee. The NFL Dedicated Hospital Network Program is a groundbreaking health and wellness benefit, providing eligible Retired Former NFL Players access to a dedicated network of high-quality medical care providers through Ascension Saint…
Dr. Randall Rickard and Dr. Susan Andrews, partners in life and profession, started their own family practice, Family Practice Partners, in 1981 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. They have been affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas and the Rutherford community for 40 years. Gordon Ferguson, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford president and CEO, stopped by their practice earlier this…
Rutherford County Health Department (RCHD) now has Pfizer booster doses available. The single-dose booster of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can be administered to individuals who meet the following criteria: People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their…