Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital

December 23, 2024

🎆 2024: a year of stories that made us smile, think and grow

Take a heartwarming walk down the 2024 memory lane. Relive highlights from breakthrough discoveries to patient journeys — and one long flight path.

November 15, 2024

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital achieves ‘Straight A’ safety designation From The Leapfrog Group

This achievement awards VBH the “Straight A” designation, highlighting its continuous commitment to safeguarding patients from preventable harm and enhancing their quality of care.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 26, 2024

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital awarded four stars by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services  

CMS assigns star ratings to U.S. hospitals each year based on 46 quality measures. The more stars a hospital receives, the better its performance is, based on the metrics CMS assesses.

September 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Melody’s commitment to excellence and patient-centered care makes her an invaluable asset to the surgical department at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital.’

Melody Mullaney, RN, works in the surgical department at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Matt Batcheldor
August 26, 2024

Terrance Adams named Chief Operating Officer of Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital

His focus will be on quality, growth and relationship building in and outside VBH.

By Danny Bonvissuto
August 22, 2024

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital earns fourth consecutive “A” safety rating from The Leapfrog Group 

The national distinction recognizes VBH’s work to safeguard patients from preventable harm and errors.

July 10, 2024

The LifeFlight legacy: 40 years in 40 photos

Since July 1984, LifeFlight has made 76,942 flights and transported 80,118 patients. It’s transported another 37,133 patients since its ground transport program began; critical care ground transports number 4,188. This is the ever-expanding legacy: mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, wives, husbands, children and grandparents — alive. Explore an audio clip, map and more.
By Craig Boerner, Diana Duren, Holly Fletcher, Erin O. Smith, Wayne Wood
June 25, 2024

Connie Orr honored as a Care Partner of the Year 

Orr is one of five care partners from across Vanderbilt Health recognized for their exceptional interaction, dedication and positive impact with patients, families and staff.
By Jessica Pasley
May 28, 2024

Nurses support one another as they grieve colleague

Nurses are accustomed to comforting patients and families through loss, but when they lose one of their own, it hurts in a unique, palpable way. Fortunately, they can count on each other.
By Kathy Whitney
May 10, 2024

“Your Health in Bloom” employee health fairs coming to Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital, Vanderbilt Bedford County Hospital, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

May 3, 2024

Enhanced ‘VUMC News’ website offers new features

The new site is designed to provide easier access to information for members of the VUMC community, and for millions of other visitors to the site each year.
By Holly Fletcher
May 2, 2024

VUMC Growth Strengthens Communities

Recent expansions in locations, capacity and business lines underscore how VUMC is navigating fast-paced population growth and the financial headwinds facing health systems across the country.
By Holly Fletcher
December 20, 2023

Medical Center again lauded on multiple national rankings

During the past year, Vanderbilt University Medical Center placed highly in several national rankings and was honored with numerous awards.
By VUMC News and Communications