As Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Westlawn marks its second anniversary, the hospital is celebrating with a major expansion to better serve the growing Blackman and Westlawn communities. Construction will begin soon to build out the second floor, featuring a state-of-the-art, 12-room heart clinic with advanced outpatient imaging, including cardiac CT. The $10 million investment will…
Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, are excited to announce that they have received state regulatory approval of a Certificate of Need to construct a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Murfreesboro. The new hospital will be located on Kennedy Drive, adjacent to the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital…
The Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation will host its 18th annual Rutherford Society Gala on March 29, at 6 p.m. at the Stones River Country Club. The event will feature keynote speaker Inky Johnson, a former University of Tennessee football player turned motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and author. This gala celebrates philanthropic excellence and recognizes donors…
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…
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…
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the remarkable strides Ascension Saint Thomas made in healthcare innovation, community care, and patient outcomes across Tennessee in 2024. From groundbreaking heart procedures to cutting-edge artificial intelligence in cardiovascular care, the health system has been at the forefront of improving healthcare for Tennessee…
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…
On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation will honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its 13th annual “Wine Around the Square” event. The wine and spirits tasting fundraiser will take place in Murfreesboro’s historic Downtown Square. Proceeds from this event will be used to support the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation’s Power…