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TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center partnered with Rutherford Count Emergency Medical Services to light the hospital red for the National Wear Red Day

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center goes red for women's heart health

Feb 07, 2022 at 06:36 am by Voice Wire

February is American Heart Month and is dedicated to focusing on heart healthy habits to help prevent cardiovascular disease. To raise awareness throughout Rutherford County,.... Read More

Diana Health brings a new model of healthcare for women and their families to Smyrna

Feb 04, 2022 at 07:47 am by Voice Wire 1

Diana Health announces the launch of its new, modern medical clinic in Smyrna, Tennessee on February 4th. Diana Health is reimagining the way maternity and women’s heal.... Read More

Vanderbilt approved to build a hospital in Murfreesboro

Dec 17, 2021 at 09:45 am by Cynthialynn Jones

Tennessee Health Services and Development Agency approved Vanderbilt University Medical Center's request to build a 42-bed hospital on Veterans Parkway near I-840 in Murfreesb.... Read More

MTSU students in the Medical School Early Acceptance Program

First group of students prepare for MTSU-Meharry's partnership in Medical School Early Acceptance Program

Oct 20, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

Maria Hite will be one of the first six MTSU students heading to Nashville’s Meharry Medical College to earn her Middle Tennessee State University degree — and eve.... Read More

Do for-profit hospitals provide more charity care than tax-exempt hospitals?

Aug 20, 2021 at 09:40 am by robmtchl 1

Many U.S. hospitals provide charity care to financially disadvantaged patients without the expectation of getting paid for their services. Nonprofit hospitals receive a sizabl.... Read More

Christopher Hale: Christians have a moral responsibility to get the vaccine

Mar 26, 2021 at 11:00 am by Christopher Hale 6

Earlier this week, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced every Tennessee resident 16 years of age or older would be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Easter.... Read More

Dr. Harold Akin's practice acquired by Cornea & Cataract Consultants of Nashville

Mar 25, 2021 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

Long-time Murfreesboro ophthalmologist Dr. Harold Akin has a new boss. Cornea & Cataract Consultants of Nashville announced it had acquired Akin's office an.... Read More

When can you get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Jan 04, 2021 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire 1

The Tennessee Department of Health has updated the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and its phased approach to administering COVID-19 vaccines to Tennesseans.... Read More

How United Way's prescription savings partnership produced $6M in savings

Dec 07, 2020 at 12:00 pm by United Way 1

The local United Way announced that residents of Rutherford and Cannon counties have saved $6 million on their prescription medications, thanks to its partnership with FamilyW.... Read More

Cynthia Thomas named new Mindful Care director

Nov 23, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

Veteran health educator and nurse Cynthia Thomas has been named Managing Director of Programs at Mindful Care, the only state-licensed adult day services program in Rutherfo.... Read More

Murfreesboro Nurse Elected to Tennessee Nurses Association's Board of Directors

Nov 06, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

The Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA), which represents the interests of the state's 115,000 registered nurses, announced the election of seven new officers to its Board of D.... Read More

Have you gotten your flu shot?

Nov 02, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Ascension and the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation will host Free Flu Shot Saturday on Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited.... Read More

Baum: MTSU-Meharry partnership will transform rural health care

Sep 15, 2020 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Many in Tennessee state government share the goals of increasing access to health care, helping rural and distressed counties and providing additional funding for education..... Read More

Why you should get your flu shot

Sep 01, 2020 at 09:05 am by Voice Wire

Fall 2020 is the most important time ever to get your flu shot. CDC and infectious disease experts warn this fall may be precarious as both flu and COVID-19 will be circu.... Read More

Charlie Baum: Three Ways to Improve Health Care in Tennessee

Aug 17, 2020 at 02:28 pm by Voice Wire 1

Health care is a matter of great importance to us all. It should come as no surprise to anyone that access and the ever-increasing cost of care are among the greatest challeng.... Read More