Matt Batcheldor

Transplant patient Connie Rankin was cleared to return home to Memphis just in time for the holidays. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
December 14, 2023

VUMC performs its first combined lung and liver transplant

Connie Rankin of Memphis, Tennessee, received Vanderbilt’s first combined lung and liver transplant, which involved dozens of specialists, including transplant teams for both organs.

By Matt Batcheldor
Lenny Leedy
December 12, 2023

Speed, collaboration key in saving patient in midst of a heart attack

Lenny Leedy was attending a law enforcement conference in Nashville when he started experiencing symptoms of a heart attack. Today, Leedy is thankful the friend who offered to drive him to the hospital said, “We’re going to Vanderbilt.”

By Matt Batcheldor
December 6, 2023

Vanderbilt Health Remembers memorial service honors patients, families, staff

For the fourth year Vanderbilt Health held “Vanderbilt Health Remembers,” a special virtual memorial service to remember patients who have died as well as their families and caregivers.

By Matt Batcheldor
Daniel Muñoz, MD, MPA
November 30, 2023

Daniel Muñoz and Francis Miller named interim directors of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Daniel Muñoz, MD, MPA, associate professor of Medicine, and Francis Miller, MD, professor of Medicine, have been named interim directors of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Matt Batcheldor
Mamie Williams, PhD, MPH, APRN, was among the speakers at the academy. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
November 27, 2023

Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders draws participants from around the nation

Nurse leaders from around the country in either clinical practice or academic medicine came together Nov. 13-17 at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing for the second annual Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders.

By Matt Batcheldor
The Ukrainian medical team included, from left, Serhii Sudakevych, MD, Borys Todurov, MD, Igor Kuzmych, MD, Sofia Chaikovska, MD, and Mykola Melnyk, MD. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
November 27, 2023

Ukrainian doctors again visit VUMC to observe organ transplants and protocols

For the second year, a delegation of doctors from Ukraine recently visited Vanderbilt University Medical Center to observe organ transplants and protocols.

By Matt Batcheldor
November 16, 2023

Ebony Thomas, Jessica Benshoff receive Medical Assistant of the Year awards

Ebony Thomas received and Jessica Benshoff received Medical Assistant of the Year awards for demonstrating outstanding Credo behaviors, willingness to consistently exceed role expectations, and dedication to patients, colleagues and the VUMC community.
By Matt Batcheldor
November 13, 2023

Vanderbilt well represented at National Magnet Conference

By Matt Batcheldor
November 9, 2023

VUMC again collaborating to bring nursing education to Metro Schools

For the second year, Vanderbilt nurses are collaborating with Metro Nashville Public Schools to mentor high school students to become medical assistants or care partners who have identified a future goal of being a registered nurse.
By Matt Batcheldor
November 1, 2023

Vanderbilt University Medical Center receives a Best Workplace for Men in Nursing Award

For the fourth time, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been recognized with the 2023 Best Workplace for Men in Nursing Award from the American Association for Men in Nursing.
By Matt Batcheldor
October 27, 2023

Grant bolsters research to address rising maternal mortality rates

Study seeks to better understand the mechanism behind the association between preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and cardiovascular disease.
By Matt Batcheldor
October 20, 2023

“I truly feel she helped save my husband’s life,” and other DAISY Award-winning examples of extraordinary nurses

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries. Here are VUMC's latest winners.
By Matt Batcheldor
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