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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Opens Structural Heart and Valve Center, Expanding Advanced Cardiac Care Close to Home

Feb 04, 2026 at 05:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford celebrated the opening of its new Structural Heart and Valve Center Wednesday (2/4/2026), marking a major expansion.... Read More

Emergency Rooms Open in Murfreesboro and Smyrna as Slip and Fall Incidents Increase

Jan 26, 2026 at 12:11 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — While many doctors’ offices and urgent care clinics across Rutherford County are closed today, Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement wea.... Read More

Local Hospitals Stay Open Amid Winter Conditions as Experts Discuss Safety and Nutrition

Jan 26, 2026 at 11:16 am by WGNS News

On the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker speaks with local healthcare leaders about how severe winter weather is impacting medical care across Rutherford County — and.... Read More

Judge’s Ruling Reportedly Paves the Way for Vanderbilt Rutherford Hospital

Jan 23, 2026 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - After years of legal back‑and‑forth, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has reportedly secured the go‑ahead to build Vanderbilt Rutherford Hos.... Read More

United Way Announces Baby Basics Collection Drive to Support Local Families

Jan 14, 2026 at 08:38 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — United Way of South Central Tennessee (UWSCTN) has announced its 2026 Baby Basics Collection Drive, presented by Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford,.... Read More

Dr. Eric Greenfield Named New Chief Medical Officer at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Jan 06, 2026 at 03:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Ascension Saint Thomas has tapped a familiar face for one of its most influential leadership roles. Dr. Eric Greenfield is the new Chief Medic.... Read More

Orthopedic Surgeon to Answer Questions on Joint Replacement at Free Community Session

Dec 21, 2025 at 12:08 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Residents considering hip or knee replacement surgery will have an opportunity to learn more during an upcoming community information session hosted b.... Read More

United Way’s Baby Basics Drive

Dec 04, 2025 at 11:03 am by Producer

On this episode of Rutherford Issues, host Bryan Barrett talks with Haley Adams from United Way of South Central Tennessee and Deanna Saunders from Ascension Saint Thomas Ru.... Read More

Nine Broken Ribs and a Grateful Heart: Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr on First Responders and Faith

Nov 28, 2025 at 01:57 pm by WGNS News

On this WGNS Action Line episode, host Scott Walker welcomes Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr for a candid, heartfelt conversation about his recent horseback rid.... Read More

Dr. Azzouz and CEO Daphne David Outline Big Healthcare Expansions in Rutherford County

Nov 24, 2025 at 12:40 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with cardiologist Dr. Soubhi Azzouz of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford and Ascen.... Read More

RECAP: Certificate of Need Approved: New Emergency Room Coming to Warrior Drive

Sep 29, 2025 at 10:40 am by WGNS News

RECAP: Murfreesboro, TN - A new freestanding emergency room will soon be built at the intersection of S. Church Street at Warrior Drive. The Tennessee Health Facilit.... Read More

End of an Era: Gordon Ferguson Reflects on 27 Years at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

May 13, 2025 at 11:11 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - After nearly three decades of dedicated service, Gordon Ferguson (pictured above), President and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, is preparing.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation to Open New Inpatient Rehab Hospital in Murfreesboro

Apr 24, 2025 at 09:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – April 24, 2025 – Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, have received state regulatory approv.... Read More
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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Expands Critical Care Unit and Enhances ER Services

Jan 29, 2025 at 04:19 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has completed an expansion of its Critical Care Unit (CCU) and added a new ambulance bay to enhance emergency service.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Celebrates Milestone 500th Cardiac Surgery

Jan 14, 2025 at 07:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn., - This January,  Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford announced it had completed its 500th cardiac surgery case. “We are always proud of the serv.... Read More

Will the Fog Lift After the Holiday Hurt? Coping with SAD and Depression

Dec 11, 2024 at 11:24 am by WGNS News

As the holiday season unfolds, feelings of joy and celebration are often contrasted by a wave of depression that seems to rise for many. For some, it stems from the absence of.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital's President and CEO Gordon Ferguson Retiring

Oct 21, 2024 at 02:35 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - After more than two decades of dedicated service, Gordon B. Ferguson, FACHE, president and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, has annou.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Expands NICU with New Bassinets

Aug 30, 2024 at 10:59 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, thanks in p.... Read More

Murfreesboro to Finalize Termination Agreement with Notes Live During Workshop

Aug 07, 2024 at 11:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City Council meets for their regularly scheduled workshop this Thursday (Aug. 8, 2024), where council members will hear the 2nd and final readi.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Adds New Chairman and Community Leaders to Foundation Board of Directors

Jul 22, 2024 at 03:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to announce Dave Davis as new Board chairman for the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation Boar.... Read More