Leah Gongora-Rodriguez, 7 pounds, 10 ounces and 20 inches long, was the Smyrna community’s first baby of the new year and was born at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center. Proud parents, Linet and Franklin of Antioch, welcomed their healthy baby girl at 12:42 p.m. on Jan. 2 at TriStar StoneCrest. Dr. Norman Hamburger, OB/GYN, delivered the…
Dr. Brian Smith is a board certified Gastroenterologist who is skilled in general adult gastroenterology, including colon cancer screenings. Dr. Smith comes to us with more than 20 years of experience from his previous practice in North Carolina. He received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina and completed his Residency at Vanderbilt…
Dr. Lee grew up in the Dallas area. During medical school, he was fortunate enough to complete clinical rotations all across the country. He enjoyed the Nashville area so much that he and his wife decided to return permanently after completing a dually accredited residency program in southern Virginia. Dr. Lee lives in Murfreesboro with…
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is excited to announce the addition of the StealthStation™ S8, a surgical navigation system including an O-arm designed to help surgeons perform accurate procedures in the operating room. The system offers the most advanced version of Stealth™ technology – a combination of medical-grade hardware, software and specialized instruments – for neurosurgery…
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is excited to welcome Dr. Richard Rogers to the executive leadership team as the interim Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Rogers, a retired orthopaedic surgeon, has a long history of medical practice in Rutherford County, as he first became an active medical staff member at Rutherford Hospital in 1983. “We are thrilled…
If a child is hurt at school, it might take paramedics a few minutes to arrive. “That’s a lifetime in a trauma situation,” said Rockvale Elementary School Principal Dayna Nichols said. To be better prepared, Rockvale School Resource Officer Greg King suggested paramedics teach first aid techniques to the school’s teachers. Nichols enlisted her son,…
Dr. Celmer and his family are new to the Murfreesboro community, relocating from the cold, windy city of Chicago. They are excited about being welcomed into such a growing community. Having grown up in rural Indiana, Dr. Celmer is looking forward to more open spaces and raising his children in a similar environment which he…
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is excited to officially launch construction on the expansion project to add three additional floors to the west patient tower of the hospital. As the Rutherford County community continues to grow, the hospital is expanding to meet the healthcare needs of the growing population. The expansion project is in partnership with…
Dawn F. Eaton has been named Chief Executive Officer of Susan G. Komen Central Tennessee. Susan G. Komen® is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit outside the federal government. Eaton began work in October. “After an extensive search, we were extremely pleased that Dawn accepted our…
The Oakland High School Rho Kappa Psychology Honor Society, will host a Mental Health Awareness Week, November 26 – 29. Activities include guest lecturers and information sessions. Monday, Nov 26: Mental Performance in Sport and Music, a talk by Dr. Masnik, OHS Psychology teacher Tuesday, Nov 27: Education and Careers in Psychology featuring: Laurel Roberts,…