Murfreesboro Man Presenting Award to Healthcare Heroes Who Saved His Life

Murfreesboro Man Presenting Award to Healthcare Heroes Who Saved His Life

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, former Ascension Saint Thomas Rutheford patient Mark Lively is returning to the hospital on Monday, November 22, at 9 AM to show gratitude to his personal healthcare heroes. Mark tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2021, just before vaccines became available for his age group. Despite being a healthy eater…

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New Medical Helicopter to Rutherford County

Air Evac Lifeteam and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital today announced plans to provide a dedicated medical helicopter to Rutherford County. The Ascension Saint Thomas StatFlight-branded BELL 407GXi helicopter, operated by Air Evac Lifeteam, will provide emergency air medical coverage to Rutherford County and surrounding communities. Each crew consists of an Air Evac pilot, nurse,…

Saint Thomas Mobile Mammogram Coach Ribbon Cutting
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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Celebrates the Ribbon Cuttings of Tennessee’s First 3D Mobile Mammography Coach

Ascension Saint Thomas leadership and other notable Murfressboro community members were among those in attendance at Thursday’s ribbon cutting celebration for Ascension Saint Thomas first 3D mammography bus. The 44-foot coach is outfitted with an imaging test that creates a three-dimensional picture of the breast. Set to serve 26 counties in the Middle Tennessee area,…

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Ribbon-Cutting for Tennessee’s First 3D Mobile Mammography Coach

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford will host a ribbon-cutting celebration of Tennessee’s first 3D mammogram breast tomosynthesis coach. The 44-foot coach is outfitted with an imaging test that combines multiple X-rays to create a three-dimensional picture of the breast. Set to serve 26 counties in the Middle Tennessee area, this coach will contribute to early detection…

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Ascension Saint Thomas Named Healthcare Provider for all Retired NFL Players in Middle Tennessee

Ascension Saint Thomas is thrilled to announce they are now the healthcare provider for The NFL Dedicated Hospital Network Program in Middle Tennessee. The NFL Dedicated Hospital Network Program is a groundbreaking health and wellness benefit, providing eligible Retired Former NFL Players access to a dedicated network of high-quality medical care providers through Ascension Saint…

Ascension Saint Thomas Celebrates the Groundbreaking of Tennessee’s First Neighborhood Hospital
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Ascension Saint Thomas Celebrates the Groundbreaking of Tennessee’s First Neighborhood Hospital

Ascension Saint Thomas leadership and other notable Murfreesboro community members were among those in attendance at today’s groundbreaking ceremony for Ascension Saint Thomas Westlawn Hospital. As Tennessee’s first neighborhood hospital, this highly anticipated satellite of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital has been thoughtfully designed to maximize convenience and accessibility by bringing a new option for…

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Family Practice Couple Celebrates 40 Years of Service to Rutherford County Community

Dr. Randall Rickard and Dr. Susan Andrews, partners in life and profession, started their own family practice, Family Practice Partners, in 1981 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. They have been affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas and the Rutherford community for 40 years. Gordon Ferguson, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford president and CEO, stopped by their practice earlier this…

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is Expanding

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is Expanding

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford officials announced today plans for an additional $110 million facility development of the hospital campus starting in 2021, with completion in 2024. The project will bring the hospital’s bed count from 358 to 416. The expansion project will include: An addition of 16 Critical Care Unit beds on the second floor…

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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation Announces Three New Board Members

The Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation is pleased to announce that Jimmy Wheeler, Jeff Younginer and Sydney Boerner will join the Foundation as board members. “We are excited to welcome Jimmy, Jeff and Sydney as members of the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation,” said Gordon Ferguson, President and CEO, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. “All three…

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Ascension Saint Thomas Postponing Non-Urgent Elective Procedures and Operations

Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases requiring hospitalization across Middle Tennessee, Ascension Saint Thomas will begin postponing all non-urgent elective procedures and operations effective immediately. They will be reallocating all available staffing resources to create additional capacity to care for the growing number of severely ill COVID patients. The vast majority of their…