Feeding Nashville

Community Members Fight Pandemic by Sharing Joy

Craving some uplifting news? Scroll through the roundup below to learn how Middle Tennesseans of all backgrounds are spreading positivity during this pandemic. Amy Lee, an art teacher at Nashville’s St. Edwards School, is continuing to engage with her students virtually. As part of one recent homework assignment, Amy encouraged students to design cards for…

Murfreesboro Mom, Scrub Tech Serving on NYC Navy Hospital Ship in Response to Pandemic

Murfreesboro Mom, Scrub Tech Serving on NYC Navy Hospital Ship in Response to Pandemic

Soon after Jess Harmon crossed the stage at her 2003 high school graduation, the plucky Franklin County native joined the United States Navy. Her decision was inspired by the sobering events of September 11, 2001, as well as the recent death of her mother. The new grad’s journey began with boot camp and training as…

Saint Thomas Proposes Tennessee’s First Neighborhood Hospital

Saint Thomas Proposes Tennessee’s First Neighborhood Hospital

Ascension Saint Thomas is transforming healthcare and expanding access in Middle Tennessee with the proposed construction of the State of Tennessee’s first neighborhood hospital, located in Murfreesboro, near the Westlawn community by Veteran’s Parkway and Shores Road. If approved by the Tennessee Health Services and Development Agency (HSDA), the neighborhood hospital, to be known as…

Siena Hall Aquinas College

Local College Opens Dorm to Front-line Healthcare Workers

Aquinas College on the Dominican Campus has graciously opened its doors to Ascension Saint Thomas caregivers in need of a short-term place to live during this pandemic. As media has reported globally, many healthcare workers serving Covid-positive patients are afraid to go home after their shifts. Some associates have closed off rooms in their houses…

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,…