Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is hosting a grand opening celebration of the 25-bed Clinical Decision Unit (CDU). The CDU is part of a larger expansion plan to accommodate the rapid growth and healthcare needs of Rutherford County.

Why: Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is opening a Clinical Decision Unit adjacent to the existing Emergency Department. The CDU is designed for patients staying less than 24 hours.The additional capacity for the patient population will streamline patient flow and improve experience for all areas of the hospital. The new addition will allow Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital to care for patients at the most appropriate site and provide space for additional testing to determine the patients' needs in a more cost-effective manner.

Who: Leadership from Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, along with representatives from the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, will be in attendance and presenting information, and the new space will be blessed by Chaplain Biles.

Speakers will include:

• Gordon Ferguson, CEO of Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, president of Saint Thomas Health Regional Hospitals
• Paul Latture, President, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce
• Tara Coleman, Director of Nursing, Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
• Dr. David Sellers, M.D.
• Dr. Brady Allen, M.D.
• Tracey Biles, Mission Integration, Saint Thomas Rutherford and Regional Hospitals

When: Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 11 a.m.