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…
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…
Congratulations to Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care for their ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, March 13th at 11am. Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care is located at 3403 S. Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37127 and can be contacted at 615-546-0015.
On February 24, 2024, The Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation held its yearly Society Gala, attended by more than 400 guests. The event featured guest speaker Jim Nantz, a highly acclaimed sports commentator and recipient of numerous awards. Jim, a three-time Emmy Award winner and five-time National Sportscaster of the Year, has been with CBS…
Middle Tennessee recently showed its support for National Wear Red Day, proudly embracing the “red” spirit. However, our commitment to heart health extends beyond that day. In celebration of Heart Month, Ascension Saint Thomas, in collaboration with Tennessee Maternal Fetal Medicine, is excited to announce they are the only hosptial in the Nashville area offering…
The Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation will host their annual Society Gala on February 24, 2024, starting at 6 pm in the Middle Tennessee State University’s Student Union Ballroom. They will welcome special guest Jim Nantz, a highly acclaimed sports commentator and multiple award winner, as their keynote speaker. Jim is a three-time Emmy Award…