From a small pilot initiative to a sought-after, yearlong program, the Quality Academy has trained more than 175 leaders across disciplines to advance patient safety and strengthen outcomes.

Certification recognizes one of Vanderbilt Health’s regional hospitals for exceptional efforts in providing safe, high quality stroke care.

Tennessee has more than 18 Project SEARCH sites, including Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. The state ranks among the top three for employing people with disabilities through the model.

The investment marks a major public commitment to research on the life-altering neurodegenerative disease.

The research highlights the value of studying rare genetic diseases to uncover fundamental immunological mechanisms.

The project, called the Southeast Genomic Medicine Service, or SE-GEMS, will create a genomic eConsult service that allows clinicians to ask practical questions about genetic testing, test interpretation and next steps in care.

More than 100 Vanderbilt Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians, paramedics, registered nurses, nurse practitioners and doctors will work the four-day festival, putting in an anticipated 1,700 total hours.