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Kenneth Holroyd, MD, and Michael McCann, MD, MBA, stand in front of a classroom chalkboard; McCann holds a star-shaped Innovator of the Year award.
October 13, 2026

Michael McCann named Brock Family Center’s 2026 Innovator of the Year

A Hospital Medicine program developed by Michael McCann and colleagues helps patients with multiple comorbidities reduce their hospital stays. It’s now being offered to other hospitals through a commercial spinoff called Juliana.  

By Paul Govern
Two men stand indoors holding a plaque labeled “CHOICE AWARD” and “Dr. Robert N. Piana, MD.” The man on the right wears a stethoscope and blue vest.
October 12, 2026

From international finance to cardiology: Robert Piana found his passion serving patients

Patients praise the longtime Vanderbilt cardiologist for his compassion, expertise and relentless commitment to finding solutions.

By Matt Batcheldor
Two smiling healthcare workers stand indoors; the woman holds a wooden plaque reading “The Patient and Family Choice Award,” with “Stacey K. Affeldt, DPT” and “2025–2026” visible.
October 12, 2026

Pelvic floor physical therapist Stacey Affeldt treats the whole person, not just the physical problem

“She made it clear that she genuinely cares about her patients as people, not just as cases,” wrote a patient who nominated Affeldt for a Patient and Family Choice Award.

By Leigh MacMillan
Group photo of conference participants posed in two rows between Charité and Vanderbilt Health banners. The banners show building photographs and the text “CHARITÉ” and “VANDERBILT HEALTH.”
October 12, 2026

Symposium, pilot research projects strengthen bond between Vanderbilt Health and Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin

“In just one year, our signed agreement has transformed into growing personal relationships, foundational work for future scientific studies, and the initial development of training programs that will advance our shared missions,” said Jeff Balser, President and CEO of Vanderbilt Health and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

By Jill Clendening
Bright modern hospital atrium with rows of sculptural amber pendant lights, floor-to-ceiling windows, white columns, lounge seating, and patterned flooring.
October 12, 2026

Jim Ayers Tower lobby open to patients and employees

The new lobby provides a central corridor for connecting patients and employees to the 470,000-square-foot tower and surrounding buildings.

By Erin O. Smith
Aerial view of Vanderbilt Health’s Jim Ayers Tower and adjacent Medical Center East buildings, with a tree-lined Nashville neighborhood in the background. Visible building signs read “Vanderbilt Health,” “MEDICAL CENTER EAST,” and “Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center.”
October 9, 2026

Vanderbilt Health recognized in Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville Readers’ Poll

Vanderbilt Health along with OB/GYN, Orthopaedics, and the Birth Center received accolades from readers of the Nashville Scene.

By John Howser