Healthcare and Emergencies: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Experts Discuss ER Wait Times and Rising E-Bike Injuries

Jul 28, 2026 at 02:09 am



PODCAST - Host Scott Walker sits down with Daphne David, President and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, alongside Dr. Brady Allen, an Emergency Medicine physician, for a highly informative dive into the fast-paced world of local healthcare. The conversation highlights the incredible efficiency and dedication of the emergency room staff across both the main Rutherford hospital and the Westlawn location, where nearly 99,000 patients were treated over the last fiscal year - including an astounding 12,000 pediatric cases. Dr. Allen shares his passion for the rapid acuity of emergency medicine, detailing the seamless triage protocols that ensure patients move quickly from the waiting room to receiving life-saving care.

 

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