Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter is committed to meeting the needs of Rutherford County’s growing community. In the midst of a global pandemic, now more than ever, primary care is critical in caring for our citizens. Elizabeth Bunch, D.O., is board-certified by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. She graduated from the University of…
Building on a legacy of significant investments in the Murfreesboro community and Rutherford County, Ascension Saint Thomas will continue to shape the future of healthcare with the addition of the State of Tennessee’s first neighborhood hospital located in Murfreesboro, near the Westlawn community by Veteran’s Parkway and Shores Road. Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford – Westlawn…
On September 1, Ascension Saint Thomas will officially partner with Rutherford County to provide on-site and near-site clinic services at three sites of care for Rutherford County employees, the employees’ dependents and County retirees. The near-site clinics are located at: Walter Hill Elementary Stewarts Creek Elementary Ascension Medical Group New Salem Clinic Rutherford County Government…
Leaders from Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, United Surgical Partners International (USPI), and the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce were among those in attendance at Thursday’s 12 PM ground-breaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Ascension Saint Thomas New Salem Surgery Center. The multi-speciality ambulatory care center is a joint-venture between Ascension Saint Thomas and United Surgical…
After a discussion this morning with the Tennessee Department of Health, Rutherford County Schools has received new guidance on how the school district should handle contact tracing related to COVID-19. The specific guidelines, along with the changes, can be found on the Tennessee Department of Health’s website here: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/cedep/novel-coronavirus/School_Recommendations.pdf Previously, the guidance had been that…
Assisted by family and friends, Nevaeh Carter and Simone Edmondson found themselves “excited but nervous” as they arrived at the MTSU campus Wednesday, Aug. 19, moved in to high-rise dormitories and prepared to begin life as college students while the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the country. Students from all across Tennessee — from Cordova in…
73-year-old Allen Kennedy has hand-crafted dozens of personalized wooden plaques for Ascension Saint Thomas caregivers. Though each plaque takes the Kentucky widower hours of time with his scroll saw, a tool designed for the creation of intricate wood-working patterns, Allen sees this time commitment as a uniquely meaningful way to honor his wife’s memory. Allen…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is offering patients Hospital Care at Home, an emerging healthcare option that brings all the essential elements of inpatient care to the comfort and convenience of patients’ homes. Ascension Saint Thomas, in partnership with Nashville-based Contessa, was the first health system in Tennessee to introduce home-based hospital care at Ascension Saint…
This year has proven to be a challenge for many Americans, but for two Veterans at Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), 2020 has a silver lining. With a little help from the TVHS Geriatric Patient – Aligned Care Team (Geri-PACT), World War II Veterans Bennie Woolam and Morris Solnik reached 108 and 100 years of…
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center has recently achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery. Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) has recognized TriStar StoneCrest for providing the highest quality of care. This accreditation distinguishes TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center from many other surgical facilities by providing the highest quality of care to patients as determined by…