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May 6, 2026

Vanderbilt Bedford and Vanderbilt Wilson County hospitals earn ‘A’ safety designation from The Leapfrog Group

The Spring 2026 Safety Grade is highest recognition for patient safety among U.S. hospitals.

March 25, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Kayla really went the extra mile and cared for us like family’

Kayla Dearborn, LPN, works in the Emergency department at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

November 17, 2025

Award program celebrates improvement work across VUMC

The 2025 QSRP Pursuit of Excellence Awards ceremony was combined with celebration of this year’s honorees of Vanderbilt’s Safety Superhero and Good Catch programs.

October 29, 2025

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital recognized for exceptional nurse communication

This national survey captures patient feedback on their inpatient experience, which plays a key role in shaping hospital rankings.

October 16, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘If we hadn’t had her at the ER visit when we got the initial diagnosis, I am not sure what I would have done.’

Nicole Meador, RN, works in the Emergency Department at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

An initiative at VUMC is helping patients recover more quickly from major surgery, leave the hospital earlier and have fewer side effects from their pain management. (photo by Joe Howell)
October 15, 2025

WellNurse program launches new framework to tackle nurse burnout

Nurses working in healthy environments and being supported individually and systemically have a positive critical impact on their teams and overall patient care.