Nurses prevented a catastrophe by extinguishing a fire at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital’s Emergency Department. Medical oxygen was allegedly set on fire by a patient, causing damage to one room and medical equipment on Sunday, Oct. 11. No one suffered injuries, said Battalion Chief Jamie Bigelow of Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD). “Damage was contained…
Amber Sims has been promoted to serve as Senior Vice President, Strategy for Ascension, effective October 5th. Amber previously served as Chief Strategy Officer for Ascension Saint Thomas and has been a part of the ministry for almost 20 years. Amber began her career with Ascension at Baptist Hospital, now Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown…
Mayor Bill Ketron, Chamber of Commerce President Paul Latture, Ascension Medical Group President Yvette Doran, and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford President and CEO Gordon Ferguson were among the Rutherford County leaders who spoke at yesterday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newest Rutherford County MedPoint Health Center at 2723 New Salem Highway in Murfreesboro. Through a new…
Did you know that more than half a million US babies are admitted to neonatal intensive care units in any given year, according to the National Perinatal Association? In honor of NICU Awareness Month, Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown and Rutherford hospitals are seeking notes of encouragement from Ascension Saint Thomas NICU graduates and their parents….
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is pleased to announce that Prakash Patel, M.D., has been named as the new chief medical officer. In this role, Dr. Patel will oversee patient safety and quality, regulatory compliance, development and implementation of innovative clinical programs, and physician relations. As a member of the executive leadership team, he will also…
Local non-profit blood center, Blood Assurance, is now serving the TriStar Health hospitals and facilities in the Nashville and the surrounding areas. On July 1, they became the provider of blood and blood products to these area hospitals. “We are excited and proud to serve more patients and hospitals in the Nashville and surrounding communities,”…
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…
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…
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…