Do you have any pharmaceutical pills that you don’t need anymore? This weekend the La Vergne Police Department, with the help of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, is hosting a Drug Take Back Day to help citizens safely dispose of their old medications. La Vergne Officers will be outside City Hall (5093 Murfreesboro Road, La…
Prevention Coalition for Success announces two medication take back events on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford and at the North Rutherford Family YMCA. “Through these drug take back events, we hope to raise awareness of the importance of properly disposing of unused medication.” says Sarah…
The return of the semiannual MTSU Drug Take-Back event sponsored by Campus Pharmacy and University Police will be from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 22. Expired, unused and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medicines will be accepted at a special drive-up location in the parking lot in front of Health Services at the Health,…
MTSU officials announced the “Don’t Miss Your Shot” COVID-19 vaccine clinic sponsored by MTSU Health Services will reopen Thursday, April 15, and Friday, April 16, at the Student Union first-floor atrium location. After opening Monday, the special clinic shut down Tuesday and Wednesday, in accordance with the recent recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control…
Rutherford County Schools and Trustpoint Hospital are co-hosting an important information event for parents on April 29 from 6-7 p.m. at the RCS Central Office, 2240 Southpark Drive. The event will provide youth suicide prevention training for parents, an important topic that we are often asked about. No reservations are required.
Rutherford County is now booking appointments for individuals aged 16 and older who wish to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. The Rutherford County Health Department offers COVID-19 vaccination by appointment. To book your appointment, visit Vaccinate.tn.gov and click the blue “Proceed to COVID-19 questionnaire” button at the bottom of the page to start your registration. If you…
Middle Tennessee native Brian Toungette will be turning 50 on March 24. Though the “big 5-0” is a notable occasion for most people, this birthday is especially meaningful for Brian. After all, a 50th birthday wasn’t something he could always take for granted. In summer 2018, Brian started experiencing random health issues that seemed both…
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) and Rutherford County Government are pleased to announce that LaShan Dixon has been named the new Rutherford County Public Health Department Director. Dixon, who officially assumes the role on Monday, March 22, has been serving in an interim director capacity since previous director Dana Garrett passed away unexpectedly in…
Nashville’s newest behavioral health hospital is now open and welcoming patients. Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital, which is located at 300 Great Circle Road in Nashville, is proud to offer inpatient care for adults age 18 and older. This facility joins the comprehensive network of compassionate, convenient care offered by Ascension Saint Thomas across…
