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Four formally dressed adults stand together at an indoor event: Buck Dellinger, Jane Freedman, Randy Davis, and State Senator Bill Powers, from left to right.
April 15, 2026

Building health together: Clarksville community leadership luncheon  

Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital’s mission is to strengthen and expand local access to health care and improve the overall health of the community.

By John Howser
Group of community members and Vanderbilt ALS Research Center staff pose in a hospital lobby with an oversized check for $18,500 from the TShaw 5K to Beat ALS; the check is dated 3/2/2026.
April 10, 2026

Vanderbilt ALS Research Center receives gift from TShaw Strong 5K to Beat ALS

The funding will support research efforts aimed at finding a cure for the progressive neurodegenerative disease ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

By Evan Dorian
Group photo of adults and several dogs posing in front of blue, white, and gold balloons and a large “25” anniversary display; one person holds a plaque and another holds a certificate.
April 6, 2026

Tender Paws and Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital celebrate a fetching 25-year partnership

Composed of community volunteers and their specially trained dogs, Tender Paws teams regularly visit inside the hospital, providing emotional support that complements clinical care.

By Sandra Wooten
A multigenerational family of 13 poses outdoors in front of a large moss-covered rock and trees; an older woman stands near the center, surrounded by adults and children.
March 31, 2026

Memorial fund honors patient whose life was saved by Vanderbilt Health neurosurgeons  

Charlotte Davis’ family, grateful for Vanderbilt Health’s role in extending her life, has set up a fund in her memory to support neurosurgical research and patient care.  

By Evan Dorian
Three people—a man, woman, and young girl—walk hand in hand up a fashion-show runway toward a large screen displaying a field of pink flowers, while seated spectators applaud on both sides.
March 23, 2026

Friends & Fashion event celebrates healing, style and community support for pediatric patients

The annual event supports vital programs and family resources at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Sarah Thornton
Infographic summarizing an impact report: 235 meals distributed to families across five states; 48% of English-speaking and 49% of Spanish-speaking families reported food was needed or helped them care for a daughter; family satisfaction and program acceptability ratings were 4.4/5; 98% found meals helpful; 87% reported increased satisfaction with hospital admission; 95% supported continuing the program; one in two families tried a new food and 66% found a new food resource. It lists transportation, stable housing, childcare, and food availability as common barriers to community resources.
March 20, 2026

Champ’s Cupboard expands reach, services after strong first year at Monroe Carell. Read the Impact Report.

In the program’s first year, the team distributed a frozen meal or box of nonperishable food items to 235 families in the hospital, with 98% of recipients saying the food was helpful.

By Christina Echegaray