Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to announce that Brady Allen, M.D., and Deborah Roberts will join the hospital’s board of directors. Dr. Allen has been an important part of the Ascension Saint Thomas community for over a decade, specializing in emergency medicine. He was recognized as Physician of the Year for Ascension Saint Thomas…
The Tennessee Health Services and Development Agency (HSDA) today granted Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford approval of its Certificate of Need (CON) application to add adult open heart surgery to its well-established cardiac program. The application was heavily supported by the local community as well as by civic and business organizations, including physician groups, MTSU, BlueCross…
An innovative pet therapy program launched last week at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford with Magnolia Grace, a sweet three-year-old poodle nicknamed Maggie. After completing a year-long training program to prepare her for community service, Maggie was welcomed to Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford at a blessing ceremony led by hospital chaplain Keith Travis. Maggie and her…
The 2021 Murfreesboro Half Marathon is scheduled to take place Saturday, October 9 with Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford as the Title Sponsor. Registration opens June 2, National Running Day, with a participant cap of 1500 runners. “We are proud to be the 2021 title sponsor of this rich tradition that highlights Rutherford County at its…
At Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, caregivers and other associates gathered at noon to raise the “Donate Life” flag. This white, green, and blue flag is a symbol of gratitude for organ, eye, and tissue donors. The flag also serves to raise awareness of the fact that, on any given day, approximately 114,000 Americans are…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation will host a golf tournament Monday, May 17, at the Stones River Country Club in Murfreesboro to benefit its Nursery/Pediatric Fund. The funds raised from this event will go directly to support the needs of newborn infants, and obstetric and pediatric patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. “We are so…
Middle Tennessee native Brian Toungette will be turning 50 on March 24. Though the “big 5-0” is a notable occasion for most people, this birthday is especially meaningful for Brian. After all, a 50th birthday wasn’t something he could always take for granted. In summer 2018, Brian started experiencing random health issues that seemed both…
No pots of gold in sight, but Saint Patrick’s Day 2021 has brought even better gifts to the halls of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. The Tennessee Titans join Ascension Saint Thomas in celebrating the first baby born on March 17th by honoring her as a “Tiny Titan.” Baby girl Niamyah (pictured below) was born at…
Nashville’s newest behavioral health hospital is now open and welcoming patients. Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital, which is located at 300 Great Circle Road in Nashville, is proud to offer inpatient care for adults age 18 and older. This facility joins the comprehensive network of compassionate, convenient care offered by Ascension Saint Thomas across…
Last week, the kind-hearted young ladies of Daisy Troop 3071 delivered Girl Scout cookies and a handmade banner to the frontline heroes at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. The Murfreesboro-based troop (pictured below) is made up of 1st graders and kindergarteners. Several of the daisies earned their “Caring for Myself and Others” badge for this…