Vanessa M. Brown, MD, JD, FACEP, FAAEM, was recently named Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs and Quality at Day Kimball Health (DKH), a nonprofit community hospital and healthcare system serving Northeast Connecticut and nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island. 

Since 2020, Dr. Brown has served as the medical director of DKH’s emergency department. Before joining the Day Kimball Hospital team, Dr. Brown served as an attending physician at Stamford Hospital where she also served as Chair of the Credentials Committee. 

“Vanessa’s reputation among her peers speaks volumes, just one of the many reasons she will be a tremendous asset to our senior leadership team,” said Kyle Kramer, CEO of Day Kimball Health. “With her exceptional background and demonstrated leadership as the former medical director of our emergency department, her guidance will elevate DKH’s focus on safety, quality improvement, and patient care outcomes. We look forward to seeing the impact her leadership will have on both our staff and patients alike.”

In her new position, Dr. Brown is responsible for serving as the liaison between the DKH medical staff and executive staff within the DKH system of care. She oversees the medical staff office, quality improvement/risk management department, and the medical staff directors in eleven areas of care.

“I am thrilled to continue my journey at Day Kimball and embrace this new opportunity,” said Dr. Brown. “I am eager to collaborate with our exceptional team to further elevate our standards of excellence and meet the evolving healthcare needs of the Northeast Connecticut community. Focusing on enhancing quality initiatives allows us to make a significant impact in the lives of our patients, their families, and the community we serve while ensuring high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care with a dedication to patient safety.”

Dr. Brown attended Yale University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology, followed by a Doctorate of Medicine at UCLA and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence at Quinnipiac University. Her professional association memberships include the American Board of Emergency Medicine, the American Bar Association, and the American Health Law Association.

Originally from Cheshire, CT, Dr. Brown now resides in Guilford, CT. She is active in the local community as a member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc and The Links, Incorporated. She also sits on the board of Storycorp, Inc. In her free time, Dr. Brown enjoys traveling with her family, tennis, and sailing.

PHOTO CAPTION: Dr. Vanessa M. Brown, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs and Quality at Day Kimball Health (DKH).