Wayne Wood

September 14, 2020

Former Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery leader Bender mourned

Harvey W. Bender, MD, professor of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Emeritus, died Sept. 12. He was 86.

By Wayne Wood
August 25, 2020

The Vanderbilt doctor who told his story of battling AIDS on “60 Minutes”

He wrote a bestseller, was interviewed on “60 Minutes,” and his story showed a more hopeful future for people infected with HIV

By Wayne Wood
August 25, 2020

Does your mask irritate your face? Doctors offer ideas to keep your skin healthy.

Protect your skin while you’re protecting your friends

By Wayne Wood
August 11, 2020

VUMC encourages employees to register and vote

Tennessee has low voter registration and turnout rates. The Medical Center is part of an effort to get more people involved.

By Wayne Wood
July 9, 2020

Harold Jordan, VUMC’s first Black resident, arrived on campus 56 years ago. He looks back on a very different time at the Medical Center.

The pioneering physician recalls the summer of 1964, the support of his colleagues and the challenges he faced

By Wayne Wood
July 8, 2020

Clothes Closet in need of donations of new items

Due to COVID-19, used items are no longer accepted, but the need to help patients continues

By Wayne Wood
May 22, 2020

Scenes from the pandemic, collection three: glimpses into life during COVID-19 at Vanderbilt

As Vanderbilt continues to care for COVID-19 patients, other care, including clinic visits and elective surgeries, begin again.
By Wayne Wood
May 22, 2020

Portraits of COVID nurses, by COVID nurses

"I am so lucky to work every day with such an amazing group of people."
By Wayne Wood
May 22, 2020

They were married during the pandemic. They directed their wedding gifts to feed health care workers.

Heather and Lewis Burwell's wedding didn't turn out like they planned. But they found a way to share their celebration with the community.
By Wayne Wood
May 5, 2020

Years ago Neil Stinson trained to care for Ebola patients. Now he is on the front lines of COVID.

“A bunch of us came from different ICU environments. We became a tight team, a great team, that came together very quickly.”
By Wayne Wood
April 20, 2020

Scenes from the pandemic, collection two: more glimpses into life during COVID-19 at Vanderbilt

Caring for patients, caring for each other and feeling the support of our community
By Wayne Wood
April 13, 2020

VUMC uses computerized mannequins to teach proper technique for caring for COVID patients

Teaching and learning a vital skill while staying safe
By Wayne Wood
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