Tennessee Valley Healthcare System helps VA reach milestone vaccinating its one millionth Veteran

Feb 18, 2021 at 06:45 am by WGNS

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs vaccinated its one millionth Veteran with their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.The Tennessee Valley Healthcare Syste.... Read More

COVID Vaccine Update for Rutherford County

Feb 05, 2021 at 10:46 am by WGNS

Audio message from Rutherford County officials: Above can be heard on WGNSradio.comRutherford County has activated a limited-operations COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center. The.... Read More

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System administers 10,000 COVID-19 doses

Feb 03, 2021 at 05:48 pm by WGNS

Within 28 days of offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) administered vaccine No. 10,000.... Read More

TDH Updates COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

Jan 25, 2021 at 07:45 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health has updated Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan as the state continues to prioritize Tennesseans most at risk of illness a.... Read More

UPDATE: Vaccinating for COVID-19 in Rutherford County

Jan 18, 2021 at 10:55 am by WGNS

The different stages of when and to who the COVID-19 Vaccine can be given to residents continues to confuse some, while others have moved forward with vaccinations without iss.... Read More

TN Health News: New Features Added to COVID-19 Website

Jan 15, 2021 at 06:49 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee’s Unified Command Group have added new features to the COVID19.tn.gov website to make it easier for users.... Read More

Mothers-to-be at Higher Risk of COVID-19 Complications

Jan 12, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

A lot of questions circulate around the COVID Vaccine, but little has been discussed about expectant mothers. That said, more should be addressed about the subject because Rut.... Read More

UPDATE: Vaccines, Allergies and Vaccination Site in Murfreesboro

Jan 08, 2021 at 08:58 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Fire Chief Mark Foulks told WGNS that those who are are permitted to get the COVID Vaccine will do so in the State Farm parking lot, where a vaccination site ha.... Read More

Are you eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccination in Tennessee?

Jan 06, 2021 at 05:10 pm by WGNS

Tennessee citizens now have a little help in deciding if they should receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. Governor Bill Lee has released that a new tool on the states we.... Read More

Senior Living Facility in Murfreesboro to Vaccinate Residents This Week

Jan 06, 2021 at 12:23 pm by WGNS

The Villages of Murfreesboro are vaccinating their residents and workers this week to further protect them against COVID-19. Hope Rogers is the Community Relations Director at.... Read More

AHCA/NCAL Issues Statement Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout In Long Term Care

Jan 06, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across th.... Read More

COVID Vaccine Reported to Fight the Latest Strain that Started in the UK, According to Rutherford County Mayor

Jan 05, 2021 at 07:17 am by WGNS

More news on the vaccine for COVID-19 in Tennessee. Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron told WGNS that the inoculation is said to protect against the latest strain of the coro.... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee Continues COVID-19 Vaccination

Jan 04, 2021 at 06:55 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: Tennessee continues efforts to administer COVID-19 vaccinations as described in the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Tennessee county health department st.... Read More

UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccines Currently being Administered in Phases in Rutherford County, TN

Jan 04, 2021 at 07:39 am by WGNS

COVID Vaccinations have been administered to multiple first responders and healthcare providers in Rutherford County. WGNS was told by County Mayor Bill Ketron that the proces.... Read More

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Arriving in Tennessee, Next Steps Announced

Dec 17, 2020 at 06:26 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health today announced the state expects to receive its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on or around Dec. 21.Tennessee expects to re.... Read More

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination Arriving in Tennessee, Next Steps Announced

Dec 14, 2020 at 12:41 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health today announced the state has received its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine ahead of statewide shipment on Thursd.... Read More

Tennessee Selected for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Pilot Program

Nov 18, 2020 at 09:38 am by WGNS

Tennessee has been selected as one of four states to participate in a pilot program for delivery of the Pfizer Inc. COVID-19 vaccine now under development. This program is des.... Read More

Tennessee Infrastructure Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Oct 23, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health today announced the state’s infrastructure plan for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines once they become available. TDH in coordination.... Read More

Op-ed: Flu vs. COVID-19 - Ascension Saint Thomas

Oct 13, 2020 at 10:38 am by WGNS

Op-Ed by Dr. Greg James Chief Clinical Officer, Ascension Saint Thomas:  Flu season typically begins to ramp up in October which, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic&.... Read More

TN: Ensure Your Family is Fully Immunized

Aug 12, 2020 at 07:15 am by WGNS

Release from the State of TN: As children head into a new school year, make sure vaccination is at the top of your checklist! During National Immunization Awareness Month th.... Read More