Kristin Thomason, LPN at NHC Healthcare Murfreesboro, was told by one of her patients that his birthday wish was to see his nephew play baseball. The patient’s nephew plays baseball for Riverdale High School. As a nurse who goes above and beyond, Kristin was able to arrange for her patient, Gary Green, to go to…
Rutherford County COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center operators were recognized at an appreciation luncheon this month. The call center was staffed by employees whose departments were working at half or limited staff due to the pandemic, the vast majority of which were from the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. The center, activated at the end of January…
At Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, caregivers and other associates gathered at noon to raise the “Donate Life” flag. This white, green, and blue flag is a symbol of gratitude for organ, eye, and tissue donors. The flag also serves to raise awareness of the fact that, on any given day, approximately 114,000 Americans are…
The Rutherford County Health Department announced today it is offering walk-in options for individuals to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments are highly encouraged but not required. The Rutherford County Health Department will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations this Wednesday to those who drive-up without appointments Monday- Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at State Farm…
Last week was Communications Week and TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center wanted to make sure we recognized these amazing ladies. They are the first face someone sees when entering their facility and the first voice heard when someone calls. They work diligently to multitask greeting visitors, answering phones, responding to incoming alarms, announcing overhead pages, and…
Jennifer Hyde of Murfreesboro delivered old and unwanted medication her mother, Joan Brown, wanted disposed of from her home. Heather Ashby finally remembered it was time to toss her children’s ear drops, cough and cold items, old vitamins and more — dating to 2012-13. Campus Pharmacy and Campus Police partnered to hold the semiannual MTSU…
Old and unused medicines, liquid medicines and a small amount of needles may be brought to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office for safe disposal Saturday. Deputies will accept the medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 24 at the Sheriff’s Office at 940 New Salem Highway…
Please join us as we celebrate TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center’s laboratory professionals and their contribution to patient care. Their team includes phlebotomists, medical lab technicians, medical technologists, and pathologists. With over 1 million tests performed annually, the TriStar StoneCrest staff provides quality care to their patients every day. During this annual event TriStar aims to…
Rutherford County Health Department (RCHD) announced Friday that John Blair will serve as the County’s new Public Health Assistant Director. The opening became available in March when LaShan Dixon was promoted to Public Health Director. Blair’s official first day in the role was April 12. Blair, a Middle Tennessee State University graduate, began his career…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation will host a golf tournament Monday, May 17, at the Stones River Country Club in Murfreesboro to benefit its Nursery/Pediatric Fund. The funds raised from this event will go directly to support the needs of newborn infants, and obstetric and pediatric patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. “We are so…