As MTSU continues navigating the added stress of a social distancing environment, a variety of free mental health support services are available for students, faculty and staff. MTSU’s Center for Counseling and Psychological Services housed in the Miller Education Center and MTSU Counseling Services inside the Keathley University Center are both offering remote mental health…
Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) recently shared their COVID-19 Protocols with Region 5 EMS Directors as part of a collaborative effort to streamline response to the virus around the state. “We implemented our protocols around Mid-February,” said EMS Director Carl Hudgens. “We’ve adjusted as necessary as the event progresses and so far, fortunately, we’ve…
Last week, Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron approved the purchase of three used refrigerated trailers at the recommendation of Emergency Medical Services Director/County Coroner Carl Hudgens. The County purchased the trailers (no trucks) at $7,500 each. During negotiations with the supplier, Ketron was told the company would include a large amount of food service gloves…
Jonathan McGuire, from The McGuire Group (owner of 19 Middle Tennessee McDonal’s locations), was kind enough to talk with us and share what his restaurants are going through during the corona virus pandemic. And don’t worry, we are practicing social distancing and staying home. This video was filmed previously.
Craving some uplifting news? Scroll through the roundup below to learn how Metro Nashville Police Officers and Middle Tennesseans of all backgrounds have celebrated the service and sacrifice of Ascension Saint Thomas associates. As pictured below, police officers parked outside Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital and stood outside their vehicles to enthusiastically applaud hospital associates. Children…
Caylor, from American Shaman CBD shop, was kind enough to talk with us and share what her shop is going through during the corona virus pandemic. American Shaman is located at 3250 Memorial Blvd, Unit B in Murfreesboro and can be contacted at 629-201-5971 And don’t worry, we are practicing social distancing and staying home….
COVID-19 has gripped our nation and world, with more than a million confirmed cases reported globally, including several thousand here in Tennessee. The number of cases is climbing so rapidly that more specific statistics would almost immediately be inaccurate. The healthcare community continually prepares for the unexpected throughout the year, including scenarios involving a rapid…
TriStar Skyline Medical Center is pleased to welcome Nick Howald as the hospital’s new chief operating officer (COO). Nick comes to TriStar Skyline from sister facility TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center in Hendersonville, where he served as COO for two years. He will oversee operations at the 278-bed hospital and related care areas serving communities in…
Erin Coleman works the front end of the process, one of several Middle Tennessee State University students milking more than 50 dairy cows twice daily at the School of Agriculture’s Farm Laboratory in Lascassas, Tennessee. Brendon Puckett and two others handle the back end, delivering the bottled and packaged white and chocolate milk across campus…
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC) is now offering telehealth visits to patients during this time of crisis. MMC’s top priority is the health and safety of its patients, visitors and staff. Patients who have upcoming appointments or who need to be seen by their primary or specialty care provider are encouraged to contact their provider’s office…