Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to recognize its 2023 honorees for outstanding accomplishments in clinical leadership. Dr. Brad Chesney has been recognized as the Physician of the Year, Dr. Hady Lichaa has been honored with the Clinical Excellence Award, and Dr. Britt Mioton has received the esteemed Dr. Olin Williams Distinguished Service Award. Physician…
From TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center: Please join us in welcoming TriStar StoneCrest’s newest colleagues! We are so glad they have joined our hospital family and appreciate their commitment to fulfill our mission: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. We strive to bring our best every day for…
Dr. Juris Shibayama, M.D. from TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center in Smyrna joined us on the podcast to help unravel the profound effects of alcoholism on our health. Alcoholism is a complex and pervasive issue that touches countless lives. Dr. Shibayama brings unparalleled expertise, as well as personal experience, to our discussion. Through a lens of…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford celebrated a significant milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of their new six-level parking garage. The facility, set to open on Monday, November 27th, is dedicated exclusively to hospital associates, physicians, and clinic staff serving in the DePaul and Seton medical buildings. This state-of-the-art parking structure provides 1,000…
Almost 375 pounds of opioids, prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications were collected Friday and Saturday during the fall Drug Take Back Day. The medications were collected at Murfreesboro Medical Center, TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, said Sgt. J.D. Davis of the Sheriff’s Strategies and Tactics for Opioid Prevention…
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford have received a five-star rating from the Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care (TIPQC)’s Optimal Cord Clamping Project, which aims to reduce mortality of preterm newborns in Tennessee. The hospitals began working with TIPQC in 2022 to ensure every baby born received a delayed umbilical…
In a heartwarming display of care and creativity, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown is excited to continue its beloved Halloween tradition for its tiniest patients. For another year, nurses Kim Meek and Olivia Sizemore have handcrafted fun-sized Halloween outfits for the current NICU babies.They bring us a tiny dopey dwarf, cousin Eddie, a precious pair…
Congratulations to Murfreesboro Medical Clinic – Westlawn for their ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, October 26th at 3pm. Murfreesboro Medical Clinic – Westlawn is located at 3325 Shores Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 and can be contacted at 615-893-4480.
Robert Mullican, 63-year-old retired truck driver and father of two, who resides in the rural community of Morrsion, Tennessee, recently found himself facing an unexpected health challenge. It was an ordinary day when Robert’s world stopped. “I felt an odd sensation,” Robert recalls. “It felt like a weighted horse sitting on my chest. I had…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for its Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Certification. Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced on-site review. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management,…