Mission of Caring Archive — Page 2 of 8
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June 23, 2026
Jane Freedman on caring for a region where every county has a different story
Presence is a commitment. Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer Jane Freedman, MD, leads the work of making sure that presence is felt in operating rooms and clinics as well as the counties, communities and relationships that define this region. Here, she reflects on what it means to grow with Tennessee. -
June 22, 2026
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital receives Primary Stroke Center certification
Certification recognizes one of Vanderbilt Health’s regional hospitals for exceptional efforts in providing safe, high quality stroke care. -
June 18, 2026
Vanderbilt LifeFlight teams earn top honors at EMS Star of Life Awards
Three team responses were recognized among the state’s best, highlighting lifesaving collaboration and critical care across multiple emergency incidents. -
June 17, 2026
Vanderbilt ALS Research Center receives $11 million in funding from Tennessee General Assembly
The investment marks a major public commitment to research on the life-altering neurodegenerative disease. -
June 17, 2026
A village of care: How pediatric teams helped Madi find her way home
How coordinated, compassionate care helped one child overcome extraordinary medical challenges. -
June 9, 2026
Pediatric surgeon Eunice Huang elected to American Surgical Association
Huang to join elite organization dedicated to advancing surgical science and elevating standards of care. -
June 3, 2026
Study questions standard screening test for amputation risk in veterans
In a review of the electronic health records of more than 223,000 veterans treated at Veterans Health Administration facilities, the researchers found that even modest decreases in the normal ABI correlated with a higher risk of major adverse limb events (MALE) requiring intervention, including amputation and revascularization (treatment to restore blood flow).