Rutherford Baby 2022 - Jazmyn Alora Morrow

Meet the First Babies from Saint Thomas of 2022

Shortly after the clock struck midnight, Middle Tennessee’s newest (and most adorable) residents greeted the world. Yasmin Rose Arteaga was born at 12:18 AM at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown. Yasmin is 16.5 inches long and weighs 4 pounds, 13 ounces. Mom and dad are Nashville residents Qamar Alhalemi and Henry Arteaga. Jazmyn Alora Morrow…

Update COVID-19 TestingVaccination Hours of Operation

New Testing and Vaccination Date/Time Changes and Holiday Hours

Rutherford County Health Department (RCHD) is advising the community of changes in dates/times in COVID-19 testing and vaccination offerings as well as holiday hours in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. “COVID-19 testing and vaccinations at our State Farm site will be closed Friday, December 31 and Monday, January 3 in accordance…

New Cardiac Monitors for RCFR

Governor’s COVID-19 Grant Funds Six New Cardiac Monitors for RCFR

Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) recently purchased a total of six Lifepak 15 cardiac monitors with funds from Gov. Bill Lee and the General Assembly’s 2021-22 Local Government Grant program aiding Tennessee counties and cities/towns in the recovery effort of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rutherford County received a total of $1,770,566 from the Governor’s local support…

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic OBGYN

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic’s OBGYN Department First in TN to Be Recognized as a Patient-Centered Specialty Practice by NCQA

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic’s (MMC) OBGYN department, which provides the full spectrum in obstetrical and gynecological care to women in Middle Tennessee, has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP). Following an intensive vetting process based on industry-leading best practices, the department was notified that it had…

Murfreesboro VA nurse earns international award for stellar care

Murfreesboro VA nurse earns international award for stellar care

La’Wanda Bowers, a licensed practical nurse at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, earned The DAISY Award for providing exceptional health care to a Veteran in Cookeville. The DAISY Award is a highly acclaimed, international award that recognizes licensed nurses who go above and beyond to provide extraordinary, compassionate care to patients. “I was just overwhelmed…

Dr. Ray Johnson

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Presents 2021 Physician Awards

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is pleased to recognize its 2021 honorees for outstanding accomplishments in clinical leadership. Dr. Mary Jane Brown has been named Physician of the Year; Drs. Ray Johnson, Frank Louthan, James Poliner and Awais Javed received the Clinical Excellence Award; and Dr. Mike Jordan was honored with the Dr. Olin Williams…