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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 11, 2023 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

MUFREESBORO – “Every year, we serve hundreds of child abuse victims at the Child Advocacy Center,” said Community Education Coordinator Presley Hosford. &l.... Read More

The intertwined complexity of drug addiction and trauma - mixed with illicit street drugs, fake pills and the recent COVID Pandemic

Jun 30, 2022 at 06:50 pm by WGNS

More and more deaths are being blamed on drug overdoes. Elliot Pinsly, President & CEO of the Behavioral Health Foundation, told WGNS NEWS... Unknowingly, users are buyi.... Read More

Hometown Heroes Walk for Children in Murfreesboro on April 29th

Mar 28, 2022 at 06:56 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro – “On your mark.  Get set.  Go!” said Development Coordinator Katie Enzor.  “The Child Advocacy Center is making prepa.... Read More

Vanderbilt Child Health Poll analysis explores COVID-19 prevention in Tennessee schools

Jan 19, 2022 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Most Tennessee parents polled late in 2021 by researchers with the Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy say they send their children to school with masks, but they also h.... Read More

Suicides Rates Rise in Tennessee: Join Ascension Saint Thomas in Recognizing Suicide Awareness Week

Sep 07, 2021 at 10:16 am by WGNS

Suicide deaths in the U.S. are prevalent now more than ever. Tennessee’s suicide rate is the highest it has been in five years, according to the Tennessee Suicide Preven.... Read More

RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS: Youth Suicide Prevention Training for Parents

Apr 13, 2021 at 09:26 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools are teaming up with Trustpoint Hospital in Murfreesboro for an important seminar geared towards parents.The event will provide youth suicide prev.... Read More

Red Cross Urges Families to Test Smoke Alarms and Plan an Escape During Fire Prevention Week

Oct 05, 2020 at 11:30 am by WGNS

National Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, and the American Red Cross Tennessee Region urges residents to test their smoke alarms and practice their escape plan as home fi.... Read More

TN Department of Health Joins New CDC Suicide Prevention Program

Sep 30, 2020 at 08:15 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health today announced receipt of a $750,000 funding award for suicide prevention efforts over the next five years. The Centers for Disease Control.... Read More

Library, Fire Department Team Up for Fire Prevention Week

Sep 30, 2020 at 07:00 am by WGNS

To celebrate the end of Fire Prevention Week the La Vergne Fire Department is teaming up with the La Vergne Public Library to put on a special children’s program.This ye.... Read More