Ascension Saint Thomas Heart for Healing

Dr. Jim Rungee

May 01, 2017 at 12:15 am by bryan

A listener writes that they had been enduring much pain with what turned out to be rotator problems. She notes that Dr. Jim Rungee at Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance in Murfrees.... Read More

Ellen Throneberry, RN

Apr 01, 2017 at 03:15 am by bryan

A patient said they were in the hospital and in much pain, when Nurse Ellen Throneberry compassionately helped them through several challenges. The woman noted, "I am proud th.... Read More

Tony Mitchell

Mar 01, 2017 at 07:19 am by bryan

Exercise Physiologist Tony Mitchell is the March "Heart for Healing" honoree. A patron of St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital's Wellness Center said that Tony is not only knowledge.... Read More

Dr. Matthew Barrett

Feb 01, 2017 at 12:15 am by bryan

A listener writes that there may be several knee replacement operations every day, but one physician does not treat patients like "every day". Throughout the procedure Dr. Mat.... Read More

Dr. Johann Brandes

Jan 01, 2017 at 12:15 am by bryan

Dr. Johann Brandes at Tennessee Oncology is our January HEART FOR HEALING recipient. A patient says that he takes time with them and their families to answer questions--going.... Read More

Dr. Wayne Murphy

Dec 01, 2016 at 12:15 am by bryan

Dr. Wayne Murphy practices Internal Medicine. He received several nominations from patients. One told us that Dr. Murphy always takes the time to answer my questions and liste.... Read More

Charles Wendt, MD

Nov 01, 2016 at 07:50 am by bryan

Dr. Charles Wendt with Tennessee Oncology was nominated by a listener who said, "To put it mildly cancer sucks". When I was first diagnosed, I was scared out of my mind. Dr. W.... Read More

ER Nurse Deana McMahon, RN

Oct 01, 2016 at 12:49 pm by bryan

A listener was rushed to the ER with chest and arm pains. Nurse Deana McMahon, RN, calmed the patient and admitted her quickly to the Emergency Room at St. Thomas Rutherford H.... Read More

Kimberly Honeycutt

Sep 01, 2016 at 07:09 am by bryan

Kimberly Honeycutt, the Activities Director at Sunnington Assisted Living, is compassionate about helping dreams come true and improving the "quality of life" for residents. W.... Read More

Dr. Chris Beckman

Aug 01, 2016 at 12:22 pm by bryan

A listener writes that when she visits Dr. Chris Beckman, he and his staff treat you like family. This family practice physician is a native of Murfreesboro. He opened his off.... Read More

Dr. Kyle Joyner

Jul 01, 2016 at 07:42 am by bryan

Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Kyle Joyner is this month's honoree. A listener writes that they had been having shoulder and arm pain for some time. They said the severe pain was caus.... Read More

Michelle Wenisch

Jun 01, 2016 at 11:44 pm by bryan

Michelle Wenisch is an exercise physiologist at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital's The Wellness Center. She has been giving cardiac rehab and pulmonary patients a new lease on l.... Read More

Dr. Victor Gian

May 01, 2016 at 02:27 pm by bryan

Dr. Victor Gian (pronounced G-on) with Tennessee Oncology is our Heart for Healing honoree. A patient described him as "a caring physician who takes the extra steps to care fo.... Read More

Dr. Jim Boerner

Apr 01, 2016 at 07:42 am by bryan

Dr. Jim Boerner, a local obstetrician and gynecologist, was nominated by several listeners for his caring way of bringing that new "bundle of joy" into their family. In fact,.... Read More

Dr. Ravi Singh

Mar 01, 2016 at 03:01 pm by bryan

A listener writes that Dr. Ravi Singh and the staff in the geriatric behavioral unit at TrustPoint Hospital goes the extra mile in providing compassionate service. The listene.... Read More

Dr. Wayne Westmoreland

Feb 01, 2016 at 06:49 am by bryan

Bariatric Surgeon Wayne Westmoreland, MD, was nominated by a patient who commented, "I have had weight problems all of my life. Dr. Westmoreland let me know this frustrating c.... Read More

Sharon Collie Northern, TOA

Jan 01, 2016 at 10:00 am by bryan

Sharon Collie Northern at Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) in Murfreesboro is the January "Heart for Healing" recipient. She is the first person you meet when arrive at TO.... Read More

Lynn Bumbalough, RN

Dec 01, 2015 at 12:10 pm by bryan

Lynn Bumbalough, a nurse in Dr. Tom Wolohon's office, is the December "Heart for Healing" recipient. The persons who nominated her said she is always smiling and encouraging..... Read More

Mike Gann

Nov 01, 2015 at 12:15 am by bryan

Mike Gann is the November Heart for Healing recipient. He is the resident and family services director at Stones River Manor. In this position, he gets to know both the client.... Read More

Tyrene Benjamin

Oct 01, 2015 at 02:47 pm by bryan

Tyrene "Ty" Benjamin, an exercise physiologist at St. Thomas Hospital's Wellness Center, is the October "Heart for Healing" recipient. A family nominated Ty, because her carin.... Read More