The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is offering COVID-19 vaccines to enrolled Veterans of all ages starting Friday, March 12. To request a vaccine appointment, enrolled Veterans should use VA’s “Keep Me Informed” tool or contact their health care provider. TVHS Veterans can also attend the walk-in vaccine clinic Saturday, March 13 from 8 a.m. –…
The hours of operation for the Rutherford County COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center have been updated. The sign-up site is also now up, so persons who want a vaccine do not have to be in a current eligible phase. They will answer a series of questions and be contacted to make an appointment once they reach…
The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is hosting a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic for Veterans aged 45 and older Saturday, March 6 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at its Nashville and Murfreesboro campuses. To receive the vaccine, Veterans must be enrolled in TVHS health care. “I want to encourage all middle Tennessee Veterans to get…
Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron announced Saturday the county’s face covering order, on since October 2020, will be lifted effective Monday, March 15. “After much thought and careful examination of the data available, I am lifting the order on March 15 and asking our citizens to continue to be #RutherfordResponsible,” said Ketron. “We are not…
Robots are taking over the fight against COVID-19. The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System purchased four Xenex disinfecting robots in 2017 to battle deadly pathogens and kill multi-drug resistant organisms. Since the onset of COVID-19, the number of robots has grown to a team of 10 to help patients and staff remain safe. “Our Xenex robot…
Rutherford County will begin accepting applications for the 2021 Rutherford County COVID-19 Rental Relief Program beginning Monday, March 8. The program is funded through the U.S. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and provides rent and utility assistance to prevent eviction and homelessness due to, directly or indirectly, to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The…
Robert and Beulah Fenbert became the first of 100 Rutherford County residents to receive the free Moderna COVID-19 vaccine administered by MTSU School of Nursing students in Cason-Kennedy Nursing Building — one of the Rutherford County Health Department’s newest sites. The Smyrna, Tennessee, seniors found themselves at the front of the line to receive the…
Expectant mothers can breathe a sigh of relief as Ascension Saint Thomas loosens visitor restrictions for its obstetrics areas. At the Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, Rutherford, and River Park campuses, 2 visitors ages 18 or older and 1 approved doula are now allowed to visit the mom’s room simultaneously. In order to maximize Covid safety,…
Beginning Thursday, Feb. 25, the MTSU School of Nursing, in partnership with the Rutherford County Health Department, will join the State Farm Operations Center as a site for eligible Rutherford County residents to receive free COVID-19 Moderna vaccines. The MTSU site will offer vaccines — by appointment only — on Thursdays and Saturdays in Cason-Kennedy…
Here’s a new business that just opened up in town over by where the new Costco is going to be. Everyone meet Gateway Urgent Care! AND they participate in our Acts of Kindness giveaways, so make sure you show them some love too.