PODCAST - On the WGNS Action Line Podcast, host Scott Walker welcomes Daphne David, CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, alongside Dr. Robert A. Bass, M.D., M.B.A., a board-certified urologist with Middle Tennessee Urology Specialists who brings more than 20 years of clinical experience specializing in robotic surgery, kidney stones, and men's health. Dr. Bass breaks down essential health advice on early prostate cancer detection, the mechanics of robotic surgical procedures, and practical ways to prevent kidney stones

During the program, Mrs. David highlights how the hospital is preparing to celebrate a major milestone, with the local facility marking its 100th anniversary in just a few months and honoring a legacy that dates back to 1927. Another milestone is expected by the end of this fiscal year, when the hospital's emergency room is projected to have treated 100,000 patients over a 12-month period. David also outlines recent campus expansions, including 17 new post-anesthesia beds and ongoing emergency department improvements designed to keep pace with the evolving healthcare needs of Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee.