Ascension Saint Thomas announced plans to begin a phased, measured and clinically led process to resume surgeries for certain elective, non-urgent and medically necessary procedures at its sites of care across Middle Tennessee in accordance with Governor Lee’s recent direction to ease social distancing restrictions. Effective May 4, the health system will gradually reintroduce the…
“For twelve straight days, I had a high fever and difficulty breathing, as well as extreme anxiety and terrible nightmares caused by the lack of oxygen. I thought I would die. I am 61 years old and this was the worst pain I’ve experienced in my entire life,” says Mike Carlton, Manager of Emergency Medical…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Everyone meet Stephanie Hayden. She’s a nurse at Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital and was gracious enough to spend a few minutes with us about everything that’s going on. Thank you Stephanie, we appreciate your time!
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…