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TriStar Summit Medical Center has received approval to build TriStar Lebanon ER, bringing expanded access to high-quality emergency care closer to home for families across Lebanon and Wilson County.

Younger brings extensive healthcare leadership and operational expertise to TriStar Summit, most recently serving as COO of TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital, where he drove significant growth in cardiology, general surgery, vascular surgery and critical care services.

Howard comes to Summit from TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center, where she had a similar role.

Eight units, representing multiple specialties, received the annual awards.

The distinction, given for the second consecutive year, puts the hospital in the nation's top 5% for safety.

Six TriStar Health hospitals earned the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades, with two ranking in the top 5% nationwide and four ranking in the top 10% for patient safety. Additionally, four hospitals were named among America’s Top 250 Hospitals for overall clinical performance.

TriStar Summit Medical Center shares the news of new emergency department medical director, Dr. Priscilla Shogan.

Jordan Huffman, Metro Nashville Council Member, has been appointed to the board of trustees for TriStar Summit Medical Center.

Dr. Kristen Kerr shares essential heart health information for women, emphasizing that heart disease is the leading cause of death in women and often presents with more subtle symptoms than in men.

Middle Tennesseans impacted by Winter Storm Fern will benefit from TriStar Health's $150,000 donation to the United Way of Greater Nashville, Hands On Nashville and The Branch.