Vanderbilt Medical Group

August 16, 2022

Sternberg to step down after two decades at Vanderbilt

Paul Sternberg Jr., MD, is stepping down from his role as chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and director of the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, effective June 30, 2023.

By Craig Boerner
November 2, 2021

Paula Ciero and Jo Ann Kounlavong named Medical Assistants of the Year

They were chosen for demonstrating outstanding Credo behaviors, willingness to consistently exceed role expectations and dedication to patients, colleagues and the VUMC community.

By Matt Batcheldor
December 3, 2020

Rehm named associate chief medical officer for Children’s Services

Kris Rehm, MD, MMHC, professor of Clinical Pediatrics and vice chair in the Department of Pediatrics, has been appointed associate chief medical officer for Children’s Services for the Vanderbilt Medical Group (VMG).

By Christina Echegaray
Much of Middle Tennessee will experience near-record high temperatures in the coming days. (map courtesy of the National Weather Service)
June 18, 2020

Three named to direct care outside Davidson Co.

To support Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s growing footprint in Nashville’s surrounding regions, VUMC has appointed three physicians to direct medical care in Wilson, Rutherford, Williamson and Maury counties.

By Kelsey Herbers
April 30, 2020

Adult Primary Care clinics receive recognition for quality

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recently announced that all Vanderbilt Medical Group (VMG) adult primary care practices have received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on coordinated care with the goal of improving outcomes.

By Jill Clendening
May 21, 2018

Cheri Frazier’s treatment for a brain tumor, and return to work afterward, illuminates her passion to treat others like family

“My philosophy is, I am a patient myself. What if someone is in pain when they call? What if they’re scared? The team does anything we can to help them.”

By Nancy Humphrey
June 30, 2015

Posch named associate vice chancellor for Population Health

David Posch, CEO of Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital and Clinics and executive director for the Vanderbilt Medical Group, has been named to the newly created position of associate vice chancellor for Population Health.
By John Howser
May 29, 2014

Russell to direct care in Williamson, Maury counties

Henry Paul (Hank) Russell, M.D., assistant professor of Clinical Surgery and a general and thoracic surgeon at Vanderbilt Medical Group in Williamson County since 1986, has been named medical director of Vanderbilt Health – Williamson/Maury. He replaces Pete Powell, M.D., who has held the position since 2004.
By Nancy Humphrey
March 27, 2014

Text appointment reminders generate high response rates

For years, Vanderbilt Medical Group has used robocalls to remind patients of upcoming appointments. The reminders are triggered four days out, and VMG is able to refill approximately 60 percent of all cancellations that occur at this four-day mark. Cancellations account for approximately 7 percent of all patient responses to these appointment reminders.
By Paul Govern
November 19, 2012

NCS golf tournament raises $15,000 for Children’s Hospital

By VUMC News and Communications
June 13, 2011

Save the date: VUMC Medical Staff/VMG Annual Meeting July 5

By VUMC News and Communications