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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.

Four TriStar Health hospitals — TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, TriStar Skyline Medical Center, TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center and TriStar Summit Medical Center — have been named among Healthgrades' 2026 Top 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care. This national recognition highlights their exceptional surgical outcomes and dedication to patient safety.