Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Goes Blue For Colon Health Month - Colon Cancer is the 2nd Leading Cause of Cancer-Related Death for Adults

Mar 07, 2023 at 04:22 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - On March 1st, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital lit their building blue in honor of colorectal cancer awareness month. According to the Americ.... Read More

African American blood donors needed in Rutherford County for those with sickle cell disease

Sep 09, 2022 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY — During Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, the American Red Cross emphasizes the importance of a diverse blood supply to help meet the needs of.... Read More

TN Department of Health Awarded Project To Build Alzheimer's Disease Awareness

Mar 05, 2022 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) announced today it was awarded a two-year project to build capacity to promote Alzheimer's disease awareness. This project will suppor.... Read More

MTSU Professor to lead Oct. 13th lunch-and-learn at Tennessee State Museum on epidemics, media

Oct 08, 2021 at 10:48 am by WGNS

Tennessee State Museum will host “Constructing Outbreaks in Tennessee: How Disease Shaped the Volunteer State,” an Oct. 13 free Lunch-and-Learn with Middle Te.... Read More

The Battle of Weight Loss in Rutherford County and Far Beyond

Apr 16, 2021 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

For many, weight loss is tough and diets can be challenging, but the reward at the end of the battle is rewarding. Losing weight can equal not only a better quality of life, b.... Read More

Rabbit Disease Alert for Tennessee

Apr 05, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) Tennessee’s State Veterinarian wants to make citizens aware that an outbreak of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type 2 (RHDV2) has been detected near the Te.... Read More