Doug Campbell Archive — Page 6 of 23

March 4, 2025

Poll: Parents report challenges accessing care, concerns about influenza and HPV vaccines

Nearly half (47%) of Tennessee children had public health insurance (TennCare or CoverKids) in 2024. This was the same percentage as private insurance (47%) and an increase from previous years of the poll.

January 29, 2025

VKC produces new tool kit on informed consent process for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Individuals with IDD are often excluded from health-related research. Exclusion from research leads to reduced quality of health care and unknown treatment effectiveness.

The Puricelli family hosted A Night of Harmony for Healing to raise funds for the Webb of Hope Fund at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Pictured here, from left, are Eleanor, Anne, Charlotte, Webb and Steve Puricelli. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
January 16, 2025

Special night supports pediatric rare lung disease research efforts

Webb’s parents, Anne and Steve Puricelli, recently hosted A Night of Harmony for Healing, an evening of live music to raise funds for the Webb of Hope Fund at Monroe Carell.

Robert E. Richie, MD
January 16, 2025

Kidney transplant leader Robert Richie is mourned

He helped build one of the leading kidney transplant programs in the country, both in terms of the number of transplants performed annually, and in long-term organ function and patient survival rates.

December 23, 2024

Year in Review 2024: A year of growth, accomplishments for VUMC

The following is a roundup of the news that made headlines at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2024.

December 23, 2024

Year in Review 2024: Appointments strengthen Medical Center’s missions

Numerous additions and appointments during the past year are enhancing Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s missions.