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July 24, 2026

Study shows one-fifth of prescribed cancer drugs initially denied coverage in Medicare were overturned when reviewed

The most common reason for initial denials was “non-medically acceptable” indications, or drugs prescribed “off-label,” which means using a drug outside its formally approved indication.

By Jake Lowary
William Laxton, MD
July 24, 2026

William Laxton named to new leadership role in VMG Outpatient Imaging

The VMG Outpatient Imaging Centers provide X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography and bone density imaging services at more than 30 Middle Tennessee locations.

Ervin Nepomuceno, RN, and patient Lea Braun.
July 24, 2026

Thankful patient’s gift to honor nurses, veterans finds a home at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital

She donated one of the favorite photographs she’s taken: It’s of a bald eagle, taken in her home state of Iowa.

By Sandra Wooten
Kaylin Smith Craig, MD, MMHC
July 22, 2026

Kaylin Craig joins the Primary Care Patient Care Center leadership team

The Primary Care Patient Care Center coordinates primary care and internal medicine clinics in 30 locations throughout Middle Tennessee.

John Bailey (courtesy/Sallie Bailey)
February 10, 2026

Wife of cholangiocarcinoma patient makes gift in honor of husband

After moving to Nashville in 2011, Sallie and John chose Vanderbilt Health for their care because they valued being part of a teaching hospital.

By Camille Amadeo Savell
Velma McBride Murry, PhD
February 6, 2026

Velma McBride Murry recognized for career of impactful psychology research

The American Psychological Association has honored Murry for “reinforcing the value of psychology in addressing societal needs.”

By Jake Lowary