Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation

09/28/2026

🧠 Take care of your brain and spine!

Join us for a Men’s Health Seminar with Ilyas Eli, MD, Neurosurgery, on Tuesday, October 27, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford.

Dr. Eli will share practical tips for preventing back pain, protecting your spine and maintaining a healthy brain. Topics will include:
• Common neck and back pain issues and treatment options
• When symptoms may mean it’s time to see a doctor
• Tips for supporting long-term brain and spine health

🍽️ Enjoy lunch while learning how to take a proactive approach to your health.

Reserve your spot today!
🔗 https://ascension-tn.regfox.com/mens-wellness-series-

📍 McDonald Conference Room | Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
📅 October 27 | 12:00–1:00 p.m.

09/25/2026

🎀 Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by prioritizing your breast health!

Join us for a complimentary Breakfast & Learn with Dr. Lindsay Keith, Breast Surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas. Dr. Keith will share important information about breast health, screening, and simple ways to be proactive about your health.

You’ll learn about:
• Why breast screening timing and consistency matter
• Simple and effective breast examination techniques
• Live Q&A with Dr. Keith

📅 October 2, 2026
⏰ 9:00–10:00 a.m.
📍 Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford – McDonald Conference Room

Start Breast Cancer Awareness Month informed, empowered, and ready to prioritize your health. Breakfast is complimentary!

👉 RSVP today: Register for the Breakfast & Learn
https://forms.gle/T7dUmLrCcZr7porr5

09/24/2026

🩺 Behind the Scenes of Surgical Care!

Our Commonwealth Society members enjoyed an inside look at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford's Surgery and Cath Lab, hearing from the experts who make these services possible.

Thank you to Frank Sciolino, Director of Surgical Services; Dr. Robert Rampp, Endocrine & General Surgeon; and Christy Siemer, Director of Cardiac and Diagnostic Imaging, for sharing your expertise and giving our members a firsthand look at the incredible work happening throughout these areas.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this that allow our Commonwealth members to learn more about the care provided right here at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford! 💙

09/15/2026

🍷 LAST CHANCE TO SPONSOR W**E AROUND THE SQUARE! 🍷

A look back at the fun, energy and community that made last year’s W**e Around the Square so special!

Now, we’re getting ready to celebrate 15 years of W**e Around the Square on Saturday, October 24, and we want your business to be part of this milestone year.

Sponsoring W**e Around the Square is a great opportunity to showcase your business, connect with our community and support the Power of Pink Fund, which helps provide critical breast health services to women in our community.

⏰ Sponsorship deadline: Friday, September 25!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Murfreesboro’s favorite nights of w**e, music, food and community.

📅 October 24 | 6–9 PM
📍 Downtown Murfreesboro Square

👉 Sponsorship opportunities:
https://give.stthomas.org/event/2026-w**e-around-the-square/e813457

Cheers to 15 years—and to making an impact together! 🥂

09/01/2026

✨ WELCOME, COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY 2026–2027 CLASS! ✨

We are thrilled to welcome this year’s Commonwealth Society Class to Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation! We’re excited for a year of connection, learning, leadership and getting an inside look at the incredible work happening throughout our hospital.

The Commonwealth Society is a six-month leadership and engagement program designed to connect emerging community leaders with Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. Throughout the program, members will enjoy behind-the-scenes experiences, hear from hospital and community leaders, learn about different areas of healthcare, and discover meaningful ways to support our mission.

We’re so excited to get to know this incredible group and look forward to all that this class will accomplish together! 💙

For more information about the Commonwealth Society Program, please contact Meredith Foster at 615-396-4996.

08/21/2026

🍷✨ 15 YEARS OF W**E AROUND THE SQUARE! ✨🍷
The countdown is on! We’re celebrating 15 years of music, community, and support at the 15th Annual W**e Around the Square — and we’re kicking things off with EARLY BIRD TICKETS! 🎉

For a limited time, get $10 OFF every ticket:
🍷 Main Event — $90
🥂 VIP Party — $290 | Limited availability!
🚗 Designated Driver — $40
📅 Early Bird pricing is available TODAY through August 31!

Join us Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Downtown Murfreesboro for a milestone celebration you won’t want to miss. 🥂
🎟️ Grab your Early Bird tickets & save $10 before August 31:
https://give.stthomas.org/.../2026-w**e-around.../e813457

15 years. One incredible night. Let’s raise a glass! 🍷✨

🍷✨ 15 YEARS OF W**E AROUND THE SQUARE! ✨🍷

The countdown is on! We’re celebrating 15 years of music, community, and support at the 15th Annual W**e Around the Square — and we’re kicking things off with EARLY BIRD TICKETS! 🎉

For a limited time, get $10 OFF every ticket:

🍷 Main Event — $90
🥂 VIP Party — $290 | Limited availability!
🚗 Designated Driver — $40

📅 Early Bird pricing is available TODAY through August 31!

Join us Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Downtown Murfreesboro for a milestone celebration you won’t want to miss. 🥂

🎟️ Grab your Early Bird tickets & save $10 before August 31:
https://give.stthomas.org/event/2026-w**e-around-the-square/e813457

15 years. One incredible night. Let’s raise a glass! 🍷✨

08/04/2026

Today we had a wonderful turnout for our Ambassadors Lunch & Learn!

A special thank you to Dr. Lucille Cox of Middle Tennessee Urology Specialists for sharing her expertise and providing valuable education on women's urology health. We appreciate her willingness to answer questions and help empower women with knowledge about their health.

Our Lunch & Learn programs are included with Ambassador memberships at no additional cost. These educational events are a great opportunity to hear directly from local healthcare providers, learn about important women's health topics, ask questions in a welcoming environment, and connect with other women in our community.

If you're looking for a meaningful way to stay informed while supporting our foundation, we'd love to have you join us as an Ambassador!

To become an Ambassador, please use the link below. https://give.stthomas.org/give/574396 #!/donation/checkout

08/03/2026

07/29/2026

Thank you, Murfreesboro Young Professionals, for your generous $1,000 donation to the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation! We are incredibly grateful for your support and your commitment to making a difference in our community.

Partnerships like yours help us continue to provide compassionate care and vital resources to patients and families right here in Rutherford County. 💙💙

We were able to present Ascension Saint Thomas with a check of $1,000! We love serving this amazing organization and look forward to working with them in the future.

Thanks to everyone who continues to support Murfreesboro Young Professionals-your generosity makes donations like this possible! 💙

07/20/2026

A new chapter in caring for Middle Tennessee families begins.

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is proud to celebrate the completion of our new Women's & Obstetric Expansion—a $17 million investment designed to meet the growing needs of our community and provide an exceptional birthing experience for generations to come.

This 12,500-square-foot expansion features:
✨ 13 new postpartum suites
👶 A 10-bassinet satellite well-baby nursery
💙 Hospitality-inspired spaces designed for comfort, privacy, and family-centered care

Each year, more than 3,300 babies are born at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, and across Middle Tennessee, one in every three babies is welcomed at an Ascension Saint Thomas hospital.

This milestone was made possible through the incredible generosity of The Christy-Houston Foundation, Inc. whose transformational $6 million gift, along with more than $500,000 raised through philanthropic support to the Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation, this generosity helped bring this vision to life.
Together, we are investing in the future of our growing community.

💙 Thank you to our physicians, nurses, associates Turner Construction, Gresham Smith (architect) Smith, Seckman, and Reid (Engineer) for all of their work on the design and for their leadership and partnership throughout the construction process and everyone who made this project possible.