Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Archives

Vanderbilt hospitals land high Leapfrog safety grades

Nov. 16, 2022—Multiple Vanderbilt Health hospitals have been recognized among the safest hospitals in the United States after receiving a fall 2022 safety grade of “A” from the Leapfrog group.

The four-bed epilepsy monitoring unit performs EEG-video monitoring, allowing neurologists to record seizures in order to determine the best treatment options. (photo by Donn Jones)

VWCH adds epilepsy monitoring unit, onsite neurologist

Oct. 6, 2022—Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital has added an epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU), with a neurologist onsite seeing patients in the hospital.

Capers named to lead Vanderbilt Regional Community Hospitals

Aug. 9, 2022—Travis Capers has been named to the newly created role of President of Vanderbilt Regional Community Hospitals, effective Aug. 15, following a nationwide search to fill the position.

Officials with Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital cut the ribbon celebrating the relaunch of the hospital’s percutaneous coronary intervention program. (photo by Donn Jones)

VWCH relaunches interventional cardiology program

Aug. 1, 2022—Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital has launched a percutaneous coronary intervention program to treat patients diagnosed with heart attacks and coronary artery disease.

Officials with VUMC, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon during last week’s anniversary celebration for the Vanderbilt Health Hendersonville Clinic. (photo by Donn Jones)

Vanderbilt Health Hendersonville clinic celebrates one-year anniversary

Jun. 27, 2022—Leadership from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and local officials came together on June 24 to cut a ribbon in a delayed celebration of the opening of the Vanderbilt Health Hendersonville Clinic.

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital becomes county’s first trauma center

Jun. 23, 2022—Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH) has received approval as a state-verified provisional Level III Trauma Center, making it the first and only hospital able to provide this higher level of care in Wilson County.

Vanderbilt Center for Women’s Health merges with Women’s Health Center of Lebanon

May. 24, 2022—Vanderbilt Center for Women’s Health will merge with Women’s Health Center of Lebanon (WHCL) on May 28, expanding access to care.

Patel joins VWCH as its first full-time hand surgeon

Apr. 28, 2022—Shaan Patel, MD, has joined Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital as an assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and is the hospital's the only full-time hand surgeon dedicated to VWCH.

VWCH adds Hall to its operational leadership team

Mar. 30, 2022—Whitney Hall, MBA, has been named associate operating officer for Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.

VWCH’s Jacob Woodard, MAE, ATC, NASM-CES, was recently named High School Athletic Trainer of the Year.

Woodard named High School Athletic Trainer of the Year

Mar. 24, 2022—Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital's Jacob Woodard, MAE, ATC, NASM-CES, has been named the Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society Sandy Sandlin High School Athletic Trainer of the Year.

As an 11-year cancer survivor, Lori Martin, BSN, MBA, RT(R), knows firsthand the importance of colorectal cancer screening.

Martin shares colorectal cancer story, urges early detection

Mar. 9, 2022—Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital's Lori Martin uses her own experiences to educate patients about the importance of early detection of colorectal cancer.

From left are Lee Campbell, 2021 Chairman for the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce, Traci Pope, Gerard Bullock, 2022 Chairman for the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce.

VWCH garners Wilson County business awards

Feb. 23, 2022—Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital recently received two accolades from the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce and the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.