Yesterday, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital lit the hospital red in honor of heart month. The hospital also recognizes those who care for the heart health of our communities, specifically Ascension Saint Thomas Heart, emergency medical services workers, emergency department associates, surgical services, catheterization lab, critical care associates, and other healthcare heroes providing 24/7 care…
Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to share the appointment of Dr. Thomas Cummins as the new Chief Medical Officer and Julie Hudgens as Assistant Chief Operating Officer at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. Dr. Thomas Cummins most recently served as the Division Chief Medical Officer for UT Health East Texas and previously as the Regional Chief…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to recognize its 2023 honorees for outstanding accomplishments in clinical leadership. Dr. Brad Chesney has been recognized as the Physician of the Year, Dr. Hady Lichaa has been honored with the Clinical Excellence Award, and Dr. Britt Mioton has received the esteemed Dr. Olin Williams Distinguished Service Award. Physician…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. This achievement, the highest distinction within the U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings, positions Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford among an exclusive group of only 300 hospitals nationwide….
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford celebrated a significant milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of their new six-level parking garage. The facility, set to open on Monday, November 27th, is dedicated exclusively to hospital associates, physicians, and clinic staff serving in the DePaul and Seton medical buildings. This state-of-the-art parking structure provides 1,000…
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford have received a five-star rating from the Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care (TIPQC)’s Optimal Cord Clamping Project, which aims to reduce mortality of preterm newborns in Tennessee. The hospitals began working with TIPQC in 2022 to ensure every baby born received a delayed umbilical…
In a heartwarming display of care and creativity, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown is excited to continue its beloved Halloween tradition for its tiniest patients. For another year, nurses Kim Meek and Olivia Sizemore have handcrafted fun-sized Halloween outfits for the current NICU babies.They bring us a tiny dopey dwarf, cousin Eddie, a precious pair…
Robert Mullican, 63-year-old retired truck driver and father of two, who resides in the rural community of Morrsion, Tennessee, recently found himself facing an unexpected health challenge. It was an ordinary day when Robert’s world stopped. “I felt an odd sensation,” Robert recalls. “It felt like a weighted horse sitting on my chest. I had…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for its Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Certification. Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced on-site review. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management,…
On Saturday, Oct. 21, the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation will honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its 12th Annual Wine Around the Square event. The wine- and spirit-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 and the…