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 Nashville’s historic Downtown Square. Proceeds from this event will be used to support the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation and the…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation is elated to introduce the 2023–2024 members of the Rutherford Foundation Commonwealth Society. The 13 new inductees will explore the internal operations of the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital and learn the importance of local healthcare. Founded in 1996, The Commonwealth Society was created by Jean Moser to provide insight…
Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to recognize the 2023-2024 class of Ascension Saint Thomas Work-Based Learning, a year-long program that prepares students from across Middle Tennessee for exciting careers in healthcare. 30 high school seniors from Blackman High School, Cane Ridge High School, Franklin High School, Green Hill High School, Hickman County High School, Independence…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is proud to announce they completed 1,000 successful surgeries in May, setting the record for the highest number of surgeries performed in a single month. The hospital’s comprehensive range of surgical specialties includes but is not limited to orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, and minimally invasive procedures. Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford…
In the month of May, The Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation hosted three fundraising events in support of the Lee and Susan Moss Family NICU expansion project: Dr. Jim Boerner Nursery- Pediatric Golf Tournament, Artist at the Alley with Lauren Alaina, and The Ambassadors Margaritas in May. Through the very generous Rutherford community, the Ascension…
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation Golf Tournament. The event will take place on Monday, May 15, at the Stones River Country Club to benefit the Dr. Jim Boerner Nursery- Pediatric Fund. The Nursery-Pediatric Fund was established in 1984 and serves Labor and Delivery,…