New ION Robotic Bronchoscopy Platform to Enhance Lung Cancer Care at Local Hospital

Aug 26, 2024 at 03:16 pm by WGNS News

Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to announce the expansion of the ION Robotic Bronchoscopy Platforms this month in three Middle Tennessee hospitals. The state-of-the-art, robo.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford and Other Locations Face Cybersecurity Crisis, Disrupting Some Patient Care

May 10, 2024 at 11:26 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A significant cybersecurity breach has impacted Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford and several other locations, affecting doctors' abilities to.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care Opening Third Murfreesboro Location this Month

Feb 19, 2024 at 05:09 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - If you've driven by and have seen the sign, you have likely noticed the new medical office on South Church Street in Murfreesboro, near the Joe B. J.... Read More

Federal Grant to Expand Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Services in Middle Tennessee

Feb 05, 2024 at 01:21 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In a significant development, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), a federal department under the U.S. Department of Justice, announced expanded access.... Read More
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UPDATED: MMC Staff, Doctors and Patients Enjoying First Two Weeks at MMC Westlawn

Nov 10, 2023 at 05:04 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter has now been open at their new and additional location for 2-weeks, after expanding to provide pa.... Read More

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic to Open New Westlawn Facility This Month

Oct 18, 2023 at 03:52 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - More and more medical offices are opening in the area known as Westlawn, which is along Veterans Parkway near I-840 in Murfreesboro. Murfreesb.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Hit's Milestone: 1000 Surgeries Completed in May

Jun 21, 2023 at 09:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is proud to announce they completed 1,000 successful surgeries in May, setting the record for the highest nu.... Read More

After Surviving Multiple Cardiac Arrests in 1 Week, Murfreesboro Woman is Recovering at Home with Family

Jun 05, 2023 at 10:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - It was a regular summer day in July for Mark and Lerinda Pierce.They ended their day with a walk after dinner in their neighborhood, not knowing their lives.... Read More
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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation Hosted Three Major Events Raising over $100,000

Jun 05, 2023 at 01:26 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TENN – In the month of May, The Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation hosted three fundraising events in support of the Lee and Susan Moss F.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation to Host 3rd Annual Golf Tournament

May 08, 2023 at 07:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation has announced the 3rd Annual Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation Golf Tournament. The.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation to Host 2nd Annual Artist at the Alley

Apr 24, 2023 at 01:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Artist at the Alley event. The event will take place on May 1, 2.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Performs First Open Heart Surgery

Apr 13, 2023 at 11:27 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Last week, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford reached a significant milestone by performing the first open heart surgeries in the county.   &ldquo.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation to Host 2nd Annual Artist at the Alley

Apr 12, 2023 at 12:57 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Artist at the Alley event. The event will take place on May 1, 2.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Goes Blue For Colon Health Month - Colon Cancer is the 2nd Leading Cause of Cancer-Related Death for Adults

Mar 07, 2023 at 04:22 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - On March 1st, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital lit their building blue in honor of colorectal cancer awareness month. According to the Americ.... Read More

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Exceeds its Goal for the Annual Community Baby Shower Sort-a-Thon Event Presented by Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Mar 03, 2023 at 04:27 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties exceeded its goal for the Annual Community Baby Shower Sort-a-Thon event presented by Ascension Saint Tho.... Read More

Leadership Changes at Ascension Saint Thomas as Health System Looks to Future

Feb 13, 2023 at 09:54 am by WGNS News

Ascension Saint Thomas today announced changes in senior leadership as Robyn Morrissey is named Chief Strategy Officer and Ruth Portacci becomes Vice President of Joint Ventur.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Adds Entrepreneur to Board of Directors

Jan 20, 2023 at 02:30 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to announce that H. Laws McCullough III, co-owner of Murfreesboro-based healthcare software company Provid.... Read More

3 Murfreesboro Doctors Receive 2022 Physician Awards

Dec 15, 2022 at 04:50 pm by WGNS News

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to recognize its 2022 honorees for outstanding accomplishments in clinical leadership.  Dr. David Beaird has been named Physi.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Celebrates 8th Floor Expansion

Nov 22, 2022 at 04:54 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting and blessing ceremony on Tuesday and celebra.... Read More

Today's Interview with Dr. Harrelson focuses on Premature Births in Middle Tennessee - Things to Lookout For and More

Nov 08, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

In highlighting prematurity awareness month, WGNS spoke to Dr. Elizabeth U. Harrelson, Neonatologist, with Ascension Saint Thomas. Her hope is to raise awareness of the matern.... Read More