Dr. Kiran Relekar is a Board Certified Endocrinologist who is committed to serve the community of Murfreesboro for Endocrinology needs. She received her medical degree from Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College in 2006, and then performed her residency at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York. She recently moved to Tennessee from Saint Louis,…
The Children’s Hospital at TriStar Centennial is pleased to announce a new program to better care for patients with sensory sensitivities. The pediatric ER and the Kids Express Clinic are both piloting autism and sensory friendly rooms to help ease anxiety and provide a smoother experience for families. The sensory-friendly rooms feature adaptable lights, monitor…
Nimal Patel, D.O., gastroenterologist, has joined Saint Thomas Medical Partners, practicing at the DePaul location in Murfreesboro. Saint Thomas Health is a part of Ascension, the world’s largest Catholic health system and one of the largest non-profit health systems in the country. Dr. Patel has a special interest in aiding patients who experience gastrointestinal disorders….
In the fall of 2016, MTSU student Caleb King had no idea that an elective class would change his outlook on his health — and change his life for the better. A 100-pound weight loss journey that started in the Murphy Center and became permanent at the MTSU Recreation Center, better known as the Rec,…
Saint Thomas Health will host a free healthcare clinic at Warren County High School in McMinnville, Tenn., on July 28 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saint Thomas Health is a part of Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and non-profit health system. The Saint Thomas Health Medical Mission at Home is partnering with community organizations…
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is pleased to announce Thomas Roddy has joined the senior leadership team as Chief Operating Officer, and Susan Miller has joined the clinical leadership team as Director of Nursing in Emergency Services. Saint Thomas Health is part of Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and nonprofit health system. As Chief Operating Officer,…
Titans head coach Mike Vrabel visited Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital to meet Tim Adams, Saint Thomas Health’s president and CEO, as both are new to their leadership roles within their respective organizations. Vrabel and Adams also spent time meeting former Beaman NICU families who delivered at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital. Saint Thomas Health is part…
TriStar Centennial Heart and Vascular Center is continuing its long-standing commitment of offering the latest in cardiovascular surgical treatment options by implanting the first MEMO 4D semi-rigid mitral annuloplasty ring in the world. Led by cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Sreekumar Subramanian, the cardiovascular surgical team at TriStar Centennial performed the first implant on Friday, June 1,…
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic’s Department of Vascular Surgery and Vein Center is proud to implement the VenaSeal™ Procedure into their treatment options for venous reflux disease and varicose veins. The department is comprised of Drs. David Chatman, Ramesh Gowda, and Rodney Bensley, three Board Certified Vascular Surgeons, who are passionate about helping patients have healthy legs…
Saint Thomas Health is proud to announce Ruth Portacci has joined the leadership team as Vice President of Strategy, effective immediately. Saint Thomas Health is part of Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and non-profit health system. As Vice President of Strategy, Portacci will provide support to the Chief Strategy Officer. In this role, she will…