Ascension Saint Thomas Heart for Healing

Brittany Dement, RN, surgery, St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Aug 01, 2018 at 12:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Nurse Brittany Dement at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital helped a local patient cope with "fear of the unknown". They were in the hospital for respiratory issues and Nurse Deme.... Read More

Jimmy Phillips, PT, TOA

Jul 01, 2018 at 12:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Jimmy Phillips at Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is this month's Heart for Healing honoree. A listener said that no one had been able to reduce her excruciating pain. Then Ten.... Read More

Dr. Tony Adams, Family Medicine

Jun 01, 2018 at 12:00 am by Bryan Barrett

A listener wrote that "Dr. Tony Adams and his staff in Smyrna rate EXCELLENT in care and treatment." She described the mood in Dr. Adams' office as professional, compassionate.... Read More

Dr. Robert Knox, Gastroenterologist

May 01, 2018 at 12:00 am by Bryan Barrett

A listener nominated Dr. Robert Knox and said, "I just had my last colonoscopy and upper GI. Since I am a high risk patient, the professional demeanor of the doctor and his en.... Read More

Pam Keating, RN and the Cath Lab manager at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Apr 01, 2018 at 12:00 am by Bryan Barrett

A patient nominated Pam Keating to be the HEART FOR HEALING recipient. "I was there for an operation. Nurse Keating calmed and put me at ease. Her warm smile melts your fears..... Read More

Dr. Kimberly Shannon, Internal Medicine Specialist

Mar 01, 2018 at 12:15 am by Bryan Barrett

The March Heart for Healing honoree is Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Kimberly Shannon. A listener writes, "Dr. Shannon has guided me to good health, since we moved her 17-y.... Read More

Pat Phillips, a nurse in Dr. Gresham's office

Feb 01, 2018 at 12:00 am by Bryan Barrett

Pat Phillips, a nurse in Dr. Gresham's office, is this month's HEART FOR HEALING honoree. A listener writes, "She is the nurse who has been with Dr. Gresham for the entire tim.... Read More

Dr. John Zubkus

Jan 01, 2018 at 07:03 pm by Bryan Barrett

Dr. John Zubkus with Tennessee Oncology is the January HEART FOR HEALING recipient. A listener writes that they are undergoing treatments for prostate cancer, noting that Dr..... Read More

Dr. Charles Wendt

Dec 01, 2017 at 07:23 am by Bryan Barrett

A listener writes, "I was always tired, and that was unusual for me. My family doctor did a complete physical and discovered a prostate issue. In the weeks ahead, I talked w.... Read More

Dr. Theodore Shepard

Nov 01, 2017 at 02:42 pm by Bryan Barrett

A listener writes, "I went to see my family doctor about some unbearable pain. He did an x-ray and quickly sent me to see Dr. Theodore Shepard at Middle Tennessee Urology. Wit.... Read More

Elbert Malone

Oct 01, 2017 at 12:00 am by Bryan Barrett

A listener nominated Elbert Malone, the custodian in the Seton building at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. They said, "I was leaving after a checkup that was not filled with g.... Read More

Dr. Victor Gian

Sep 01, 2017 at 07:56 am by Bryan Barrett

A listener writes, "Learning that I had cancer was one of the most frightening moments in my life. I am blessed to have Dr. Victor Gian as my oncologist. The fear of the unkno.... Read More

Tina Gresham, MD

Aug 01, 2017 at 12:15 am by Bryan Barrett

Cardiologist Dr. Tina Gresham is our Heart for Healing recipient for August. A patient says, "Several relatives have died from heart disease, and it was frightening when Dr. G.... Read More

Andy Jandrokovic, LPN

Jul 01, 2017 at 12:15 am by Bryan Barrett

A listener had a bad fall and ended-up in the hospital where nurse Andy J. made the difference. She said, "He took care of my every need in a caring and professional manner.".... Read More

Dr. Elizabeth Laroche

Jun 01, 2017 at 03:45 am by Bryan Barrett

This month we salute local Obstetrician and Gynecologist Dr. Elizabeth Laroche. Several patients nominated Dr. Laroche. One person said that not only was Dr. Laroche a caring.... Read More

Dr. Jim Rungee

May 01, 2017 at 12:15 am by Bryan Barrett

A listener writes that they had been enduring much pain with what turned out to be rotator problems. She notes that Dr. Jim Rungee at Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance in Murfrees.... Read More

Ellen Throneberry, RN

Apr 01, 2017 at 03:15 am by Bryan Barrett

A patient said they were in the hospital and in much pain, when Nurse Ellen Throneberry compassionately helped them through several challenges. The woman noted, "I am proud th.... Read More

Tony Mitchell

Mar 01, 2017 at 07:19 am by Bryan Barrett

Exercise Physiologist Tony Mitchell is the March "Heart for Healing" honoree. A patron of St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital's Wellness Center said that Tony is not only knowledge.... Read More

Dr. Matthew Barrett

Feb 01, 2017 at 12:15 am by Bryan Barrett

A listener writes that there may be several knee replacement operations every day, but one physician does not treat patients like "every day". Throughout the procedure Dr. Mat.... Read More

Dr. Johann Brandes

Jan 01, 2017 at 12:15 am by Bryan Barrett

Dr. Johann Brandes at Tennessee Oncology is our January HEART FOR HEALING recipient. A patient says that he takes time with them and their families to answer questions--going.... Read More