This week Dr. Vineesha Arelli (critical care and pulmonologist) and Gideon Bell, RN from TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center join us and help to answer the questions you asked from our poll last week. Should You Take the Vaccine Resources: 1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination. Retrieved from…
Sunrise Sober Living, LLC, has announced the opening of a third sober living home in Murfreesboro. Housing up to six residents, the third location will provide additional transition opportunities out of treatment settings or unhealthy lifestyle environments. “We’re excited to continue moving forward with new chances to help in the battle against drug abuse and…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford held a blessing ceremony earlier this month to celebrate the opening of its new Perioperative Medicine Clinic on the first floor of the hospital. The clinic will offer general medical clearances for scheduled surgical orthopedic and spine patients, in addition to post-intervention medical care for those patients. “We are pleased to…
Sometimes things happen that are beyond your control, and you have to make the best of the situation. Patrick Regg, a patient at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, found himself in such a situation. He was in the hospital, and he was not going to be home to celebrate his son’s first birthday. During his weeklong…
This week is World Breast Feeding Week. The fantastic lactation consultants along with the entire maternity department at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center provided an extra special Baby Cafe to encourage and support moms and their precious little ones throughout their breastfeeding journey. The StoneCrest babycafé is their weekly breast feeding support group where you can…
Leaders from Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, United Surgical Partners International (USPI) and the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce were among those in attendance at the August 4 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the highly anticipated New Salem Surgery Center. The ambulatory surgical center spans 13,000 square feet on 3 acres at the southwest corner of New Salem…
The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is inviting Rutherford County back to its premier event to boost physical and mental health through healthy habits while supporting the lifesaving mission. On Saturday, Sept. 25th, at 8 a.m., Rutherford County-area Heart Walk participants and teams are…
Healthy Tennessee, a non-profit organization founded by Vanderbilt orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Manny Sethi is hosting a free health fair this Saturday, July 17th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Patterson Park Community Center located at 521 Mercury Blvd in Murfreesboro. Feed America First will also be on hand to provide free food…
The National EMS Memorial Service (NEMSMS), the National EMS Memorial Foundation, the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride (NEMSMBR) and Rutherford County EMS (RCEMS) invite residents of Rutherford County and members of the media to attend the Murfreesboro stop of the National EMS Memorial Service and Weekend of Honor Moving Honors procession, Sunday, July 18 at…
The fourth annual American Red Cross blood drive held in memory of Ryan Steelman on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in La Vergne. This drive will honor the memory of a beloved son who inspired those he knew before his life was cut short. The drive is organized by his father and stepmother, Jamie and Stacy…