The May, 2025 Heart for Healing honoree is Gordon Ferguson. After more than two decades of dedicated service, Gordon B. Ferguson, FACHE, president and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, is retiring. He secured an 80 acre campus on Medical Center Parkway with more than 200 beds and the introduction of high-acuity programs, including the launch of cardiovascular surgery in 2023. In 2023, Ferguson’s leadership also oversaw the opening of Westlawn Hospital, Tennessee’s first neighborhood hospital. Gordon’s heart and soul are totally committed to the community. He is a passionate advocate to expand services and his impact far exceeds the walls of the hospital. THANK YOU, Gordon Ferguson!