Ascension Saint Thomas expands footprint with New Salem Surgery Center in Murfreesboro The Citizen 5 years ago Ascension Saint Thomas has invested $500 million in Rutherford County health care the past decade, including $16 million for New Salem Surgery Center. Source: The Daily News Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital approved for open heart surgery programDateJune 23, 2021In relation toLascassasAscension St. Thomas Phasing-In Elective SurgeryDateMay 2, 2020In relation toLascassasAscension Saint Thomas Cancer Center planned for $60 million medical officeDateDecember 2, 2022In relation toLascassas