Mission of Caring Archive — Page 2 of 7

July 7, 2026

Kris Rehm on caring for children beyond the clinic and in the community

Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and we know their health is shaped by much more than clinical care.

July 3, 2026

Reborn on the Fourth of July: A Marine’s five-year transplant anniversary 

Five years after a lifesaving lung transplant at Vanderbilt Health, Wilson County teacher and Marine veteran Jacob Brown is marking the anniversary of the day that changed everything.

June 29, 2026

VUPD expands security presence to Bedford, Tullahoma hospitals as well as Clarksville emergency departments

Safety and security officers will bring familiar uniforms, familiar protocols to regional hospitals

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.