Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has named Daphne David as its new president and chief executive officer, effective May 1, 2025. A seasoned healthcare executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience, David joins Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford at a time of continued growth and investment in advanced patient care. David most recently served as…
For uninsured and low-income patients in Tennessee, access to essential medications can mean the difference between thriving and struggling with poor health. Ascension Saint Thomas, in partnership with Dispensary of Hope, is meeting this critical need by providing free medications to underserved communities across the state. Founded in Middle Tennessee, Dispensary of Hope began as…
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is pleased to announce that it has been named a 2024 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The award places the hospital among the top 5% of healthcare facilities nationwide for delivering exceptional patient care in radiation oncology services. “This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to…
This January, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford announced it had completed its 500th cardiac surgery case. “We are always proud of the services we provide to our patients, and this is a testament to our associates and physicians that provide this life-saving surgery,” said Gordon B. Ferguson, the hospital’s president and Chief Executive Officer. Physicians and…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is excited to announce the birth of the first baby of Christmas Day. Juana Flores Perez gave birth to Ander Nicholas Guzman, born at 10:19 a.m. on December 25, 2024. Baby weighs 6lbs 15oz and measures 18.5in. The family is doing well and joyfully celebrating the arrival of their little…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is transforming the way families stay connected with their newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through the launch of a new secure camera system. This cutting-edge technology, which went live on November 5, allows families to engage with their little ones even when they can’t be physically present…
Asher Sullivan loved and collected stuffed animals from national parks and other places he visited with his family. “He always wanted a stuffed animal from every gift store,” remembered his mother, Kaycee. Asher, 10, suffered injuries in a tragic accident May 8 and was hospitalized until his death May 18. During that time, his friends…
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Kazeen Abdullah, MD, to Centennial Heart at StoneCrest. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Abdullah to our highly skilled cardiology team,” said Louis Caputo, chief executive officer of TriStar StoneCrest. “Her expertise and dedication to patient care align perfectly with our commitment to providing…
Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to announce the expansion of the ION Robotic Bronchoscopy Platforms this month in three Middle Tennessee hospitals. The state-of-the-art, robotic-assisted navigational bronchoscopy platform advances the possibilities for streamlined, minimally invasive lung cancer care. The healthcare system was the first in Tennessee to acquire the new technology in 2020 and began…
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is pleased to announce Cody Adams as the new chief operating officer. Adams will oversee operations at the 119-bed hospital, focusing on enhancing surgical, cardiac, imaging, and other services. Adams brings diverse healthcare leadership experience to the role, including strategic planning, operational excellence, oversight of growth initiatives, and quality improvement. “We…