Wilson County Archive — Page 1 of 3

Seven staff members pose in the Wilson County, Tennessee courthouse in front of the county seal; the person in the center holds a small award.
January 11, 2024

VWCH recognized by Wilson County Commission

Scott McCarver, president of Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, recently presented an update on the state of the hospital at the December meeting of the Wilson County Commissioners.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Portrait of Jared McKinney, M.D., wearing glasses and dark blue medical scrubs against a brown background.
January 10, 2024

VUMC Emergency Medical Services Center of Excellence teams up with Mt. Juliet Fire Department

The Mt. Juliet Fire Department joined forces with Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s EMS Center of Excellence, naming Jared McKinney, MD, associate professor of Emergency Medicine, as medical director.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital’s (VWCH) annual Socktober event benefits Compassionate Hands, a Wilson County-based non-profit that provides food, shelter, clothing and cleaning services to those experiencing homelessness.
October 27, 2023

VWCH Socktober benefit helps others start winter on the right foot

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital’s Socktober event benefits Compassionate Hands, a Wilson County-based nonprofit that provides food, shelter, clothing and cleaning services to those experiencing homelessness.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Portrait of Sahar Takkouche, MD, smiling at the camera against a plain brown background.
September 12, 2023

Takkouche named associate chief medical officer for Wilson and Sumner County regions

Sahar Takkouche, MD, director of the Vanderbilt Weight Loss Center in Wilson County, has been named to the role of associate chief medical officer for Wilson and Sumner County regions.

By John Howser
Portrait of a smiling man in a dark suit, light blue shirt, and yellow patterned tie against a brown background.
February 13, 2023

Huggins named Chief of Staff for Vanderbilt Regional Hospital Division

Adam Huggins, MD, MMHC, has been named to the newly created role of Chief of Staff (COS) for Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Regional Hospital Division. His appointment is effective March 1.

By John Howser
Masked woman in a hospital room holds a sleeping newborn dressed in dark blue patterned clothing.
December 27, 2022

VWCH receives Best Hospitals for Maternity Care award from U.S. News & World Report

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH) is one of the 2022-2023 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy), according to U.S. News & World Report.

By Danny Bonvissuto