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.

She highlighted several systemic and financial programs designed to improve departmental collaboration between frontline staff and operational teams, and better support workforce well-being and professional growth.  

The health system’s regional footprint continues to grow, with new and planned facilities extending Vanderbilt Health's reach across Middle Tennessee.

The Spring 2026 Safety Grade is highest recognition for patient safety among U.S. hospitals.

MyHealth Bundles have cut waiting times, improved maternity care and nonsurgical management of osteoarthritis, and saved patients and employers millions of dollars.

Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, is widely known for his work at the intersection of medicine, ethics and public policy.

After 15 years of distinguished leadership at Vanderbilt Health, Seth Karp, MD, the H. William Scott Jr. Professor of Surgery, will be stepping down as System Surgeon-in-Chief and Chair of the Section of Surgical Sciences on Oct. 15.