Danny Bonvissuto

April 8, 2025

Audiology and speech-language pathology programs garner top recognition for Best Graduate Schools

The Doctor of Audiology program topped the list of 74 contenders and the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program ranked above 282 others.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Edie Pope, left, a drama teacher at Watertown High School, poses for a photo with her three students and winners of the Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Patient and Family Advisory Council: Wilson County Schools Art Competition, Heather Tidwell, Elijah Cato and Rylan Purvis. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
April 7, 2025

VWCH partners with Wilson County Schools for art competition

The competition came about through the efforts of the VWCH Patient and Family Advisory Council, which serves as a bridge between the hospital and the community.

By Danny Bonvissuto
George Bolian, MD
February 13, 2025

VUMC mourns loss of George Bolian, professor emeritus of Psychiatry

He served in many capacities in the department, including residency training director, medical director of the Psychiatric Hospital, division director, vice chair and interim chair.

By Danny Bonvissuto
February 10, 2025

Anne Marie Tharpe steps down as Hearing and Speech Sciences chair

Under Tharpe’s leadership, the department has maintained a remarkable trajectory of advancing clinical care for those with communication disorders.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Dean Driver at his home in Gallatin, Tennessee. (photo by Susan Urmy)
December 18, 2024

The man who gave Angel 1 its wings

“How much closer to an angel can you get than a little bitty baby struggling for life?” said Dean Driver, 91, who converted a panel truck into VUMC’s first neonatal transport in his driveway.

By Danny Bonvissuto
December 9, 2024

Two years after being hit by a car crossing James Robertson Parkway, Betsy Williams climbs the Capitol steps to thank everyone at VUMC who helped save her life

“The list of miracles is long,” she says.

By Danny Bonvissuto
November 27, 2024

Vanderbilt scientists discover shared genetic foundations between musical rhythm and human language

The study revealed overlapping genetic underpinnings between rhythm-related skills and language-related traits, including dyslexia.
By Danny Bonvissuto
November 14, 2024

VUMC receives $3.3 million ARPA-H award to develop at-home therapy for preterm labor

This project will be the first to apply drug conjugates in the field of obstetrics.
By Danny Bonvissuto
November 1, 2024

Her clothing and workspace may be sterile, but Nancy Moyers’ positive attitude is contagious

“The work that Nancy does every day is tedious and challenging,” wrote one nominator. “But every moment she spends preparing sterile products and performing other critical tasks for our pediatric patients, Nancy has a joy on her face that can’t be missed.”
By Danny Bonvissuto
October 25, 2024

VKC TRIAD celebrates 25 years of autism research, assessment, treatment and support with a special virtual event on Tuesday, Oct. 29

The special virtual event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. will feature TRIAD leaders past and present.
By Danny Bonvissuto
October 21, 2024

Joint effort: Annual VUMC event provides free orthopaedic surgeries

This year, more than 60 participating surgeons, fellow and resident surgeons, attending anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists, surgery center staff and Spanish interpreters volunteered on an August Saturday to help those who couldn’t otherwise afford it.
By Danny Bonvissuto
September 18, 2024

VUMC co-hosts 2024 Mid-South Addiction Conference, Oct. 18 and 19

The conference will feature expert speakers from regional and national academic medical centers, local and state agencies, as well as Vanderbilt faculty.
By Danny Bonvissuto