On the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker speaks with local healthcare leaders about how severe winter weather is impacting medical care across Rutherford County — and what residents need to know.

In the first half of the program, Walker is joined by Daphne David, President and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, who explains how hazardous road conditions have forced many rural health clinics and urgent care facilities to temporarily close. Despite those challenges, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital and Westlawn remain fully staffed and operational in Murfreesboro. David shares that emergency departments are currently seeing a surge in slip-and-fall injuries, some requiring immediate surgery, and highlights the extraordinary dedication of doctors, surgeons, and nurses—many of whom are staying overnight at the hospital to ensure uninterrupted patient care.

In the second half of the show, Walker talks with Laura Iacono, MS, RDN, LDN, a registered dietitian with Path Point Health, a partner of Ascension Saint Thomas. Iacono discusses how proper nutrition supports energy, immunity, and overall health, particularly during stressful winter conditions. She also explains how modern nutritional guidance has evolved, including important changes to the traditional food pyramid, and how listeners can apply those principles in everyday life.

Call Before Going to Appointments: Many doctors’ offices across Rutherford County, TN are closed today, Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather conditions. Patients are encouraged to call ahead before attending any scheduled appointments. Some offices are conducting telehealth visits, so be sure to check with your healthcare provider before traveling for an in-person visit today or Tuesday.