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Rep. Bryan Terry Hosts Speaker Beth Harwell For Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Tour

November 16, 2017 By Admin

Rep. Bryan Terry Hosts Speaker Beth Harwell For Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Tour
Rep. Bryan Terry Hosts Speaker Beth Harwell For Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Tour

(MURFREESBORO), November 9, 2017 — State Representative Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) and administrative and operating room leaders from Ascension Health System hosted Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell (R-Nashville) for a tour of Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital yesterday. 

The tour coincided with an announcement made by the Tennessee Health Services and Development Agency which paves the way for a $47 million investment related to expansion of the facility, as well as construction of a new surgical treatment center to be located on New Salem Highway. 

As part of the project, St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital will add 72 new hospital beds — bringing its total to 385. Additionally, a new Clinical Decision Unit is planned near the current emergency room. When completed, it will provide an additional 25 beds for patients who require hospital stays of less than 24 hours. Construction has already begun and is expected to be completed by the summer of 2018.   

“With the continued growth we are experiencing in Rutherford County and the increase in services provided by the hospital, I am pleased to see these critical upgrades made to our current health system,” said Representative Terry. “Additionally, I am grateful to Speaker Harwell for visiting with us and listening to the concerns and experiences of our physicians, nurses, and staff.”

The tour began with a visit to the perioperative area which includes a holding area, recovery room, as well as the main operating suite which houses 12 operating rooms. It included a stop in the emergency department, as well as the neonatal intensive care unit where Speaker Harwell listened intently to physicians and others about their experiences. Representative Terry — an anesthesiologist at the hospital and the Chairman of the House Health Subcommittee — believes the timing of the tour was excellent. 

“Together, Speaker Harwell and I were able to better understand some of the challenges facing our thriving community which will enable us to potentially create new solutions to address some of these issues during the upcoming legislative session,” stated Terry. 

“I would like to thank Representative Terry and the staff at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital for providing an opportunity for me to see some of the remarkable progress this facility has made to accommodate the community’s astounding growth,” said Speaker Harwell. “It was also very powerful to hear firsthand experience from physicians, nurses, and staff related to the treatment of patients in acute or perioperative pain, as well as those facing opioid addiction.”

In recent years, Tennessee has experienced a startling increase in instances of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) related to the state’s continuing opioid crisis. NAS occurs when a baby is exposed to drugs in the womb before birth and can cause serious health issues. Approximately 90 percent of NAS pregnancies tend to be unplanned, and babies who are born with NAS usually require longer hospital stays at a cost of almost $48,000 in TennCare expenses in the first year of life. 

“Since Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is a major concern across our state, I appreciate the doctors, nurses, and staff who shared their valuable insight and experiences with me related to this troubling issue affecting some of our youngest citizens,” said Speaker Harwell. “Their powerful words and testimony will help all of us work to address a critical aspect of Tennessee’s opioid crisis.”

“The opioid issue is a concern in the medical community and at the Capitol. Being an anesthesiologist and a legislator, I am seeing its impact in both areas; finding solutions that protect legitimate patients while preventing the harm caused by abuses will require us to examine all options and work together as a legislative body in 2018 and in future years,” concluded Terry.

 Bryan Terry, MD serves as Chairman of the House Health Subcommittee, as well as a member of the House Health and Civil Justice Committees. He lives in Murfreesboro and represents House District 48, which includes the eastern half of Rutherford County. Terry can be reached by calling (615) 741-2180 or emailing: Rep.Bryan.Terry@capitol.tn.gov.

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Rep. Terry: Review of Second Annual Empowering Women Event

May 11, 2015 By Admin

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. May 11, 2015– Rep. Bryan Terry (R-Murfreesboro) hosted the 2nd Annual Empowering Women event in Murfreesboro on May 7 with special co-host Representative Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro).  The event featured Speaker of the House Beth Harwell, as well as Republican State Executive Committeewoman Lynne Davis, and Rutherford County School Board member Lisa Moore.

“The event has been designed to empower and inspire women to get involved at the local and state levels.  The Republican State Leadership Committee has two outreach programs, the “Future Majority Project” to recruit minorities, and the “Right Women, Right Now” initiative to recruit women,” said Terry. “As a Native American, minority outreach is one of my objectives.  Reaching out to women and the youth are my other objectives.  The “Right Women, Right Now” initiative was my inspiration for the Empowering Women Event.”

Terry remarked that he was honored to have Rep. White as a special co-host. “She did a fantastic job and is a fine example of an empowered woman,” said Terry. Speaker Harwell has been in the Tennessee General Assembly for over 26 years and is the first woman to be elected Speaker of the House.  She spoke about her time at the Capitol, the women’s suffrage movement, and the part Tennessee played in it.  In addition, she spoke about how inspiring it was to look into the well of the General Assembly and see a wall of Republican women standing to support the pro-life, pro-woman’s health bills that were passed this year.

I’ve heard Speaker Harwell give several speeches.  The overwhelming response from those in attendance was how great of a speech she gave.  I would have to agree.  She definitely provided inspiration to those in attendance,” remarked Terry.

Republican State Executive Committeewoman Lynne Davis and Rutherford County School Board member Lisa Moore, also, addressed the crowd and delivered their message of empowerment.  Lynne Davis has been a mother that home schooled, then became a successful realtor.  She began getting active in the election process, became the Rutherford County GOP Director of District 48, and most recently became elected to the SEC.

Lisa Moore has became an advocate and activist for various causes in Rutherford County.  With the adverse effects of Common Core and alarming information in textbooks being her inspiration, Lisa Moore spoke about her involvement in textbook reviewing, and ultimately, her decision to run for the opening on the Rutherford County School Board.  Hard work and passion proved that one can run a successful grass roots campaign and make a difference.

Because the event highlighted empowered women, Terry presented Tennessee proclamations to four women from Rutherford County that had an impact on Tennessee and his service to District 48.  Joanne Skidmore of the Tennessee Federation of Republican Women brought Rep. Terry five resolutions honoring Republican women in Tennessee.  They were able to obtain unanimous sponsorship in the House.

Jackie Archer worked with Terry on a bill concerning the textbook adoption process.  Both Mrs. Archer and Terry were able to work with the Tennessee Department of Education and the Textbook Commission to have them adopt positive citizen input into the process.  This was absolute proof that an individual citizen in conjunction with their state representative can enact change and have an impact on the state.

Mishelle Perkins co-founded SHARE Rutherford Terry.  SHARE Rutherford is a social media program to highlight businesses and citizens that offer Safety, Health, Affordability, Recreation, and Education in Rutherford County.   Mrs. Perkins serves as the SHARE Rutherford liaison for the program.

Michelle Blaylock-Howser is a local attorney and vital member of what Terry refers to as his Citizen Action Board.  Mrs. Blaylock-Howser worked with Terry by reviewing and discussing several bills and issues.  She is working with Terry to prepare a legislative agenda for 2016, as well.

“I appreciate all those who spoke and those who were in attendance.  The event grew from last year and was a resounding success.  It is my hope that women or any citizen can see that they can make a difference.  As your representative and advocate at the Capitol, please, contact me  if you would like to get involved,” encouraged Terry.

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Rep. Terry and Madam Speaker Harwell adress crowd at women’s event
Rep. Terry and Rep. White
Rep. Terry and wife Cheryl meet with Madam Speaker Harwell
Rep. Terry and Rep. White address crowd

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Rep. Terry: 2nd Annual Rutherford Co. Women’s Event (May 7)

April 28, 2015 By Admin

TerryMURFREESBORO, Tenn., April 28, 2015– Representatives Bryan Terry and Dawn White are set to host the 2nd Annual Empowering Women Event to encourage women to become involved at the local and state level of government.  The event will take place Thursday, May 7 from 5:30-7:00 PM at The Warehouse, which is located at 730 Middle Tennessee BLVD #15.  The event is free and open to the public.
The Empowering Women event showcases some speakers from the local and state government levels who will discuss their experiences, as well as give tips on how others can make a difference.
Headlining this year’s event is Tennessee Speaker of the House Beth Harwell. Speaker Harwell has been in the General Assembly for over twenty years and is the first woman to be elected as Speaker of the House in Tennessee.
GOP State Executive Committeewoman Lynne Davis and Rutherford County School Board member Lisa Moore are, also, slated to speak.  Mrs. Davis was the successful director of District 48 for the Rutherford County GOP before being elected to the SEC.  Mrs. Moore has been an active parent and citizen in Rutherford County who ran an incredible winning campaign to become a school board member.  Both will share their experiences and provide information on how others can become involved.
As hosts, Dr. Terry and Mrs. White are encouraging all locals to attend, including men, as the event is free and will provide citizens the opportunity to learn how to exert their civic authority.
“I’m very excited to have Rep. Dawn White joining me this year as co-host.  She has been an asset to me and Rutherford County at the Capitol.  I’m looking forward to helping empower citizens with the tools to get involved.  I hope to see everyone there,” said Terry.
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