Jane Freedman Archive — Page 1 of 2

Jane Freedman stands on a studio set, speaking beside a display that reads “Thank you, Dr. Jeff Balser, Dean and CEO” and shows his portrait; Vanderbilt Health branding appears at the bottom.
October 29, 2026

Leadership Forum looks ahead to new CEO, wider access and a 2040 pediatric vision

From an Acute Care Center that hit its six-month goal in a week, to a vision for pediatric care taking Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt into the year 2040, leaders describe a future for Vanderbilt Health that will reach more patients and families, in more places.

By Holly Fletcher
Exterior of Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks, with the building’s name above the entrance, autumn trees in front, and a driveway with directional signage.
August 3, 2026

Vanderbilt Health Acute Care Center now open

Access to the new center’s services are limited to existing adult Vanderbilt Health patients referred by Vanderbilt Health clinicians. The center will not accept walk-up patients or referrals from providers outside the Vanderbilt Health system.

By John Howser
Vanderbilt Health logo in black and gold on a white background.
July 27, 2026

Vanderbilt Health and Siemens Healthineers launch $87M Value Partnership to deliver advanced technology, elevate patient care

Value Partnership will drive technology upgrades and standardization across diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology, promote workforce development

Collaboration will empower health care innovation through scalable artificial intelligence uses in radiology, personalized medicine and workflow automation

Volunteers load blue grocery bags into a gray SUV at a food bank, with a line of cars waiting beside a brick building.
July 15, 2026

Vanderbilt Health, neighbors bolster food security from ground up 

Vanderbilt Health’s philosophy is that the institution needs a way to support patients when they reveal that food is a struggle. Yet, it’s a hospital system not a food bank, so it looks to partners.

By Holly Fletcher
Two women hold an American Hospital Association award plaque together in an office. The plaque recognizes Vanderbilt Health’s 100 years of AHA membership.
July 10, 2026

Vanderbilt Health celebrates 100 years of membership in the American Hospital Association

Presented as part of the AHA Membership Milestone Awards, this recognition celebrates organizations whose long-standing partnership has helped strengthen hospitals and improve the health of communities across the nation.

Woman speaking at a podium before an audience, with Vanderbilt Health Clarksville banners displaying the words “Creating a new standard of care.”
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.