Ascension Saint Thomas

In the Headlines: Across our Ministry, we continue to expand access to care, invest in innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. From new emergency and hospital projects across Middle Tennessee to advancements in robotic heart surgery, mobile screening programs, and workforce development, these stories reflect our ongoing commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Here’s a look at some of the latest headlines you may have missed. 📰 Ascension plans to build $23M ER in Mt. Juliet. What will it have? - Tennessean https://lnkd.in/e-XKNZ6a 📰 Ascension Saint Thomas to break ground on Clarksville hospital, health campus - Nashville Business Journal https://lnkd.in/eGmC4ADV 📰 Nashville hospital leads 'new era' of robotic heart surgery - Tennessean https://lnkd.in/eFa4yiCf 📰 Ascension Saint Thomas lands approval for $19 million Murfreesboro project - Nashville Business Journal https://lnkd.in/egZABwNg 📰 'Mission in Motion' mammogram bus brings quick screenings to patients - Tennessean https://lnkd.in/eFAdAvj7 📰 Nashville woman shares rectal cancer battle to raise awareness for testing and symptoms - NewsChannel 5 Network https://lnkd.in/eW2mpb2B 📰 Why this Ascension hospital is going all in on robotic heart surgeries - Becker's Healthcare https://lnkd.in/e4D4Brub 📰 Middle Tennessee hospitals race to train new nurses as state faces a shortage of 8,500 workers by 2035 - NewsChannel 5 https://lnkd.in/gpA47mng 📰 Ascension Saint Thomas River Park expands local access to heart care with new cardiologist - Southern Standard https://lnkd.in/eSEyPrbY 📰 May is National Stroke Awareness Month - WJLE https://lnkd.in/eNzDRtjC

Ascension Saint Thomas was proud to support the annual Kiwanis Club of Clarksville Rodeo, one of the area’s oldest and largest charitable events. This longstanding tradition brings the community together while raising funds to benefit the children of Montgomery County. We are grateful to support an event that continues to make such a meaningful impact year after year. Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Clarksville for your dedication to serving the Clarksville area community.

This EMS Week, we’re proud to recognize the first responders who answer every call with skill, compassion and courage. Our EMS partners are an essential part of the care journey, working alongside our caregivers to provide lifesaving support when every second matters. Thank you for your dedication to our communities and the patients we serve every day.

A new healthcare campus proposal aims to bring more convenient care to Fairview residents. On The Fairview Social Podcast, Harrison Kiser, President of Saint Thomas West, shared plans to invest in Fairview’s health through a new healthcare campus in partnership with Dickson Medical Associates. Anchored by a freestanding emergency department, the campus would bring emergency and outpatient care together in one location, improving access to services across the region. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eq7dnTYk

We are proud to celebrate two exceptional physician leaders from Ascension Saint Thomas who have been recognized in the 2026 Nashville Business Journal Women of Influence awards. Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Jambusaria and Dr. Amber Edwards on this well-deserved recognition. They exemplify compassionate leadership, clinical excellence, and a commitment to advancing care for our patients and community. We are honored to have Dr. Jambusaria and Dr. Edwards as part of the Ascension Saint Thomas family and celebrate the impact they continue to make across Middle Tennessee. Read their Q&As. Dr. Jambusaria: https://lnkd.in/eTAHXnB5  Dr. Edwards: https://lnkd.in/eF8-qP8p

Expanding access to healthcare in Mt. Juliet. Ascension Saint Thomas is planning a new freestanding emergency department in Mt. Juliet that would bring hospital-level emergency care to one of Tennessee’s fastest-growing communities, pending state approval. Planned features include: • 24/7 physician-led emergency care • Trauma and triage rooms • On-site CT, X-ray, and ultrasound imaging • Full laboratory services The development will also bring together primary care from Legacy Primary Care, specialty care, and emergency services in one convenient location to better serve families across Wilson County. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKg3uuK9

HerHealth360 returned for year two, even bigger, louder and more engaging, bringing together leaders, innovators and advocates committed to advancing women’s health and wellness. From inspiring speakers to meaningful conversations and new connections, the energy throughout the event was unforgettable. The connections made at HerHealth360 will continue long after the event ended. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the experience so impactful. HerHealth360 was presented by Mamaya Health, with Hologic, Inc. serving as the premier sponsor. Additional sponsors included Baxter International Inc., Boston Scientific, Deloitte, Family Care Center, Fifth Third Bank, InfoWorks, Inc., Natera, Onsite Women's Health, PathPoint Health, Premier Radiology, PwC, Results Physiotherapy, Sodexo Live! and Tennessee Oncology. We were also grateful for our community partners, Axios, Better Than Booze, Hip Hues, Metropolis Technologies and TEDxNashville, for helping bring the event to life. Together, we’re shaping the future of women’s healthcare. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eAQuF7uj.

Luke Miller has been named the new Chief Operating Officer of Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown, effective June 21. With over a decade of operational leadership experience within Ascension, Luke brings a proven track record of driving operational excellence and high-quality outcomes. In his new role, Luke will focus on strengthening physician collaboration, supporting our dedicated associates, and ensuring we continue to provide the highest level of care to the Middle Tennessee community. Please join us in welcoming Luke to the Midtown team! Read more at the Nashville Post: https://lnkd.in/gqP6TpSU

It was an inspiring week for Ascension Saint Thomas as we welcomed Eduardo Conrado to Middle Tennessee. Together, we visited the sites that reflect our 99-year commitment to caring for the growing Rutherford County community, including: • NICU, OB, and Critical Care expansions • Advanced cardiovascular program • Neighborhood-based care at the Westlawn hospital campus • Continued growth projects, including a Freestanding Emergency Department and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital The week culminated in a powerful expression of our mission and values at the Nashville Fairgrounds. Alongside 600 Ascension Saint Thomas volunteers, we served more than 850 individuals during our Medical Mission at Home free healthcare event. To our teams across the ministry, thank you for your compassion, dedication, and commitment to serving our communities every day. Your work continues to make a lasting impact across Middle Tennessee.

Access to quality healthcare is essential to supporting the rapid growth happening across Gallatin and Sumner County. We are proud to support our partners at Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas in their proposed expansion of the Sumner Station campus, a $59.3 million investment that would add inpatient beds, specialized pediatric services, cardiac care, and surgical capabilities for the community, pending state approval. We appreciate the continued commitment to expanding care close to home.