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Four formally dressed adults stand together at an indoor event: Buck Dellinger, Jane Freedman, Randy Davis, and State Senator Bill Powers, from left to right.
April 15, 2026

Building health together: Clarksville community leadership luncheon  

Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital’s mission is to strengthen and expand local access to health care and improve the overall health of the community.

By John Howser
Group photo of adults and several dogs posing in front of blue, white, and gold balloons and a large “25” anniversary display; one person holds a plaque and another holds a certificate.
April 6, 2026

Tender Paws and Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital celebrate a fetching 25-year partnership

Composed of community volunteers and their specially trained dogs, Tender Paws teams regularly visit inside the hospital, providing emotional support that complements clinical care.

By Sandra Wooten
Six young volunteers in blue shirts stand outdoors with their hands stacked together.
March 20, 2026

Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital seeks ‘VolunTeens’ for summer 2026 high school volunteer program

Three sessions will be offered this summer. The online application packet must be submitted by Friday, April 10.

By Sandra Wooten
Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, talks about VUMC’s ongoing commitment to its core missions during the recent Leadership Assembly. (photo by Donn Jones)
March 12, 2026

Vanderbilt Health President and CEO Jeff Balser to retire 

Jeff Balser’s announcement culminates a career-long journey that began at Vanderbilt in the mid-1980s as a medical student and doctoral dual degree candidate.

By John Howser
Cover slide titled “Vanderbilt Health Terminology,” dated March 2026, with the Vanderbilt Health logo and overlapping blue geometric shapes.
March 11, 2026

Updated terminology guide explains Vanderbilt Health’s facility names and acronyms

It’s important for any organization’s long-term success for everyone to be able to speak the same language, whether we are speaking with each other or communicating with the public. This document provides a guide for accurately doing so for internal uses.

A sleeping newborn lies in a hospital bassinet, wearing pink mittens and covered with a white blanket. A pink sign on the bassinet reads “HELEN,” with visible birth details including “7/19/25,” “8 lbs.,” and “19.5 in.” Medical equipment surrounds the bassinet.
March 6, 2026

A Clarksville nurse’s delivery became a race against time, and two lives were saved

Ariel Chavis felt everything going wrong as she delivered her daughter. But attentive nurses and surgeons ensured she and her baby made it through. 

By Evan Dorian