Merritt and Logan

Police Officers and Others Recognize Saint Thomas Associates

Craving some uplifting news? Scroll through the roundup below to learn how Metro Nashville Police Officers and Middle Tennesseans of all backgrounds have celebrated the service and sacrifice of Ascension Saint Thomas associates. As pictured below, police officers parked outside Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital and stood outside their vehicles to enthusiastically applaud hospital associates. Children…

Tim Adams

Op-ed: Coming Together to Beat COVID-19; Tim Adams, Ascension Saint Thomas

COVID-19 has gripped our nation and world, with more than a million confirmed cases reported globally, including several thousand here in Tennessee. The number of cases is climbing so rapidly that more specific statistics would almost immediately be inaccurate. The healthcare community continually prepares for the unexpected throughout the year, including scenarios involving a rapid…

Murfreesboro showing appreciation to Rutherford County Hospital

Murfreesboro showing appreciation to Rutherford County Hospital

This is really amazing! A TON of people came out to Saint Thomas Rutherford yesterday to show appreciation to the nurses and staff of the hospital for all they’re doing. Don’t worry, they stayed in their cars! One nurse captured it on video. Thanks so Stephanie Hayden for this video. She’s a nurse at the…

Healing Hands International Donates Medical Supplies to Nashville Hospitals

Healing Hands International Donates Medical Supplies to Nashville Hospitals

In an effort to help equip local hospitals and healthcare providers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Healing Hands International (HHI) donated a surplus of medical supplies this week that are currently in short supply in the greater Nashville area. Total supply donations of: 7,200+ N95 masks, 37,800+ surgical loop masks, 304,000+ nitrile gloves,…

Ascension Saint Thomas

Ascension Saint Thomas Facility Visitation & Associate Screening Policies

As part of a comprehensive response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Ascension Saint Thomas has evaluated our visitor policies. Our guidance addresses your safety and the safety of our associates, physicians, and community, while ensuring that we continue to deliver optimal care. Our priority is to reduce transmission and to protect people who are at higher…

Murfreesboro Moms Group

Murfreesboro Moms Take Stand for Sexual Assault Victims

After learning from a viral social media post that sexual assault victims must leave their underwear with investigators, a Rutherford County moms group decided to supply the emergency room at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford with clean undergarments, slippers, and blankets for ladies in need. “As a woman, I see my underwear as my armor when…

Dr. Sellers

New Chief of Staff and Vice Chief Named at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to announce that a vote by the medical staff has resulted in the 2-year appointments of Dr. David Sellers as Chief of Staff and Dr. Stephen Rich as Vice Chief of Staff, effective January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2021. In office as Chief of Staff, Dr. Sellers will…