April 20, 2026

Passing the Baton

Meg Rush, MD, retires after 41 years; Jamie Phillips named next President of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

By Christina Echegaray

April 20, 2026

Thoughts on Hope for 2025 Year in Review

The following thoughts on Hope from now retired President Meg Rush, MD, MMHC, and current President Jamie Phillips, MHA, FACHE, reflect a meaningful transition in hospital leadership and reflect on recent accomplishments while looking toward the future.

By Christina Echegaray

September 9, 2025

Jamie Phillips named President of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

She brings nearly 30 years of experience in health care administration to Monroe Carell, the past seven of which have been in a chief operating officer role.

By John Howser