12/12/24

COLUMBIA, Tenn. — Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) recently received two recognitions for the care provided to expectant mothers and their babies, according to Maury Regional Health CEO Martin/ Chaney, MD.
Recognitions were the result of the medical center’s performance in the 2024 Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Promotion of Vaginal Delivery Project led by the Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care (TIPQC), for which MRMC is one of eight hospitals to achieve gold-level recognition.
mPINC
The mPINC survey evaluates hospitals nationwide on their adherence to evidence-based maternity care practices that improve outcomes for mothers and infants. The 2024 results, which include data from over 2,000 hospitals across the United States, allow facilities to benchmark their performance against similar institutions at regional and national levels.
The CDC provides hospitals with individualized reports based on survey results, highlighting strengths and offering actionable recommendations for quality improvement. The mPINC Ten Steps Assessment Tool, aligned with the World Health Organization’s Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, supports hospitals in enhancing their maternity care practices further.
TIPQC
In early 2023, Maury Regional Medical Center joined TIPQC and 34 other hospitals throughout the state to begin decreasing the cesarean rate to 23.6% in the birthing population presenting with nulliparous, term, singleton and vertex (NTSV) pregnancies to align with the Healthy People Goal of 2030. Cesareans are one of the most popular surgeries in the United States despite being associated with increased risk of hemorrhage, infection, uterine rupture, and longer recovery time. After more than 18 months of hard work, the Promotion of Vaginal Delivery project moved into sustainment in September 2024.
For Maury Regional Medical Center, this achievement consisted of active project participation including huddles and coaching calls, monthly outcome and structure data capture, data driven quality improvement work, clinical change implementation, and reaching the state goal of <23.6% NTSV cesarean delivery rate with or without induction.
“As a pediatrician, I’m especially appreciative for the team at Maury Regional Medical Center for receiving these recognitions,” said CEO Martin Chaney, MD. “To achieve the gold-level recognition for the Promotion of Vaginal Delivery project, this required strong leadership, coordinated Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles and collaboration. The recognition for the 2024 Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care showcases our teams’ efforts to implement the absolute best practices that support breastfeeding and infant nutrition, ensuring we continually aim for excellence for mothers and babies every day.”
These recognitions follow MRMC previously earning The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care (ACPC) by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
Maury Regional Medical Center remains committed to advancing its maternity services and supporting families throughout their perinatal journey. To learn more about our maternity programs and services, including breastfeeding support, the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and more, visit MauryRegional.com/Childbirth

12/12/24

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Todd Warner, R-Chapel Hill, announced $11,545,225 in grant funding has been awarded to expand broadband and digital opportunities in Marshall and Williamson Counties.

The counties will receive six separate grants as part of $101.6 million in overall funding administered by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD). This investment will provide broadband access and digital opportunity programs to more than 97,000 Tennesseans across 75 counties.

“I’m excited to see high-speed internet reaching our rural communities, providing residents greater access to education, healthcare and job opportunities,” Warner said. “This grant funding will also help citizens strengthen their digital skills, opening doors to higher-paying job opportunities. Thank you to the leadership at TNECD for their support of our community.”

Local grant recipients include:
• United Communications: $8,137,109 to facilitate high-speed broadband access and increase deployment of broadband in parts of Marshall County through the Last Mile program.
• Giles County of Tennessee: $2,000,000 to construct and improve digital access in parts of Marshall and three other counties through the Connected Community Facilities (CCF) program.
• LocalTek Foundation: $751,392 to advance digital skills and workforce development in parts of Williamson and 12 other counties through the Digital Skills, Education and Workforce (DSEW) program
• Autism Possible: $293,724 to advance digital skills and workforce development in parts of Williamson and 13 other counties through the DSEW program
• Adroit: $195,000 to advance digital skills and workforce development in parts of Williamson and one other county through the DSEW program
• American Muslim Advisory Council: $168,000 to advance digital skills and workforce development in parts of Williamson and three other counties through the DSEW program
Grantees across all programs are investing approximately $25.1 million in matching funds and will complete their projects by Dec. 31, 2026, according to TNECD.

The TNECD created four grant programs to promote broadband opportunity and high-paying digital jobs. District 92 will receive grants from three of them: Last Mile, Connected Community Facilities (CCF) and Digital Skills, Employment and Workforce Development (DSEW).

The Last Mile grant program assists internet service providers with facilitating high-speed broadband access and increasing deployment and adoption of broadband in underserved areas of the Volunteer State.

CCF grant funds will be used to facilitate digital opportunity by construction or renovation of spaces that offer services for digital advancement in workforce, healthcare and education.

The DSEW program will help organizations offer a variety of training and education programs to advance digital skills and workforce development, creating a pipeline for well-paying jobs.

In total, TNECD has invested $815.6 million to expand the state’s broadband infrastructure and digital opportunity initiatives, connecting more than 700,000 Tennesseans across 280,000 residential and business locations.

Additional information on TNECD’s broadband initiatives can be found here.

Todd Warner represents District 92 which includes Marshall and part of Williamson Counties.

 

12/03/24
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) announced the Request for Applications (RFA) for Tennessee’s Rural Healthcare Resiliency Program, which will serve Tennesseans across rural communities.

The $50 million dollar grant opportunity is available for 15-25 projects that serve 89 designated rural counties in Tennessee. TDH’s Rural Healthcare Resiliency Program was funded by Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee legislature through TennCare Shared Savings Program.

“Investing in community-led solutions to address rural health challenges is a central priority for this Administration,’’ said Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. “We will continue making significant investments in public health by continuing to offer support through the Rural Healthcare Resiliency Program.”

‘’We are thankful to Governor Lee and Tennessee’s General Assembly for once again recognizing the important work of our local health leaders and the impact they have on our state,’’ said Tennessee Health Commissioner Ralph Alvarado, M.D., F.A.C.P. ‘’ These new grant projects will help our rural communities drive the future of public health in Tennessee.’’

TDH is seeking projects that help Tennessee providers deliver integrated, high-quality, comprehensive prevention and health services; investments in evidence-informed, innovative care delivery models that improve access to services for rural populations; projects that support identified needs from County Health Assessments; projects that consider social service linkages to address drivers of health; and projects that expand access to health and healthcare services in minority, rural or other underserved populations.

The deadline to apply is January 24, 2025. See TDH’s Funding Opportunities Webpage for more information.

The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to Protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of all people in Tennessee.

Learn more about TDH services and programs at www.tn.gov/health.

Public Meeting Notices for City of Lewisburg December 2024

The Industrial Development Board of the City of Lewisburg will hold their regular monthly & annual meeting Monday December 2nd, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., at the Historic 1st Avenue Building, located at 207 1st Ave. N.

The Mayor and Council of the City of Lewisburg will hold a work session Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., at City Hall, 131 East Church Street for a HR Framework project.

The Mayor and Council of the City of Lewisburg will hold a regular monthly work session Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., at Lewisburg City Hall, 131 East Church Street.

The Mayor and Council of the City of Lewisburg will hold their regular monthly council meeting, Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at Lewisburg City Hall, 131 East Church Street.

The Lewisburg Water & Wastewater Board will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., at Lewisburg Water Department, 100 Water Street.

The City of Lewisburg Planning & Zoning Commission will meet in their regular meeting on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., at Lewisburg City Hall, 131 East Church Street.

The Lewisburg Gas Board will meet in their regular session on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., at Lewisburg Gas Department, 505 North Ellington Pkwy.

The Lewisburg Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold their regular meeting Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., in the large conference room at the Lewisburg Recreation Center, 1551 Mooresville Hwy.

The Budget Committee for the City of Lewisburg will meet on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at Lewisburg City Hall, 131 E. Church Street.

The offices of the City of Lewisburg will be closed on December 24th and 25th for the Christmas holidays. Also, offices with be closed on December 31st for New Years Eve holiday.

Lewisburg Electric System will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday December 30th, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., at the Lewisburg Electric System, located at 599 West Ellington Pkwy.

The Community Development Board of the City of Lewisburg will not have a meeting for the month of December 2024.

The Rec Board will not be meeting in December due to the holidays. However, we will reconvene the third Tuesday of January and the meeting will be held in the SMALL meeting room moving forward.

 

12/06/24

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, the Tennessee Department of Health shared locations across all 95 counties where Tennesseans can receive a free flu vaccine to protect themselves against getting or spreading the virus. All County Health Departments in Tennessee are providing flu vaccines for free to the public with hours and location information at health.tn.gov/local.
“During flu prevention season, the Tennessee Department of Health is making all Tennesseans aware of locations where they can receive a free flu shot to protect themselves, their families, and their neighbors,’’ TDH Commissioner Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP said. “We thank County Health Departments for making this service available to individuals and families across the Volunteer State.”
All Tennesseans, six months and older, are eligible to get the flu vaccine. During the 2023 to 2024 flu season, 34-million-to-75-million illnesses and 17,000-to-100,000 deaths were estimated to have occurred nationally. Many illnesses and deaths could be prevented through increased flu vaccination. The flu vaccine is safe and effective and can protect against the most common types of circulating flu viruses, and the flu’s worst symptoms. It’s important to avoid close contact with those who are sick with the flu. If you become sick, limit contact with others as much as possible and stay at home. Wash your hands often with soap and water, and cover your nose and mouth with a tissue, or with your arm at the elbow, when you cough or sneeze. If you do get the flu, your doctor may prescribe antiviral drugs as treatment. Antivirals can make flu symptoms milder and shorten the time someone is sick with the flu. Antivirals are not available as an over-the-counter flu treatment and should be taken only as prescribed by a physician or health care provider. Flu symptoms can range from mild to severe and include muscle aches, fever, fatigue, sore throat, cough, headaches, and stuffy or runny noses. For more information on the importance of getting a flu shot, contact a local health department near you.
The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to Protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of all people in Tennessee.
Learn more about TDH services and programs at www.tn.gov/health.
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