Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Archive — Page 1 of 4
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April 22, 2026
Child Health Poll: Vast majority of Tennessee parents say their kids get regular immunizations, support school-based immunization requirements
Roughly 8 in 10 parents surveyed across the state said they are concerned about communicable diseases like measles if others are not immunized and agreed that immunizations are important to protect their children from serious infections. -
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. -
January 26, 2026
Carbon monoxide risks increase during frigid temps; safety tips for home and on the road
More than 20 patients were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning in 24 hours early in the week when power began going out. Emergency physicians anticipate additional cases as temperatures are not expected to reach above freezing this week. -
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. -
November 11, 2025
AI recruited to lower leading cause of preventable hospital deaths
Risk of VTE rises in hospitals due to factors such as patient immobility, effects from major surgery, and use of indwelling medical devices like central lines. -
November 11, 2025
Drug resistant infections are on the rise: Experts emphasize education, awareness
Teams at VUMC and Monroe Carell are focused on reaching more clinicians, patients and families through the Vanderbilt Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. -
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.