Holly Fletcher

George C. Hill, PhD. (photo by Anne Rayner)
February 5, 2026

Vanderbilt Health mourns loss of pioneering scientist George C. Hill, professor emeritus

Dr. Hill transformed medical education at Vanderbilt and conducted groundbreaking research on African sleeping sickness.

By Holly Fletcher
February 3, 2026

Vanderbilt Health ad to air locally during Super Bowl this Sunday

By Holly Fletcher
January 20, 2026

Bayer and Vanderbilt University Medical Center to advance treatments for cardiovascular and kidney diseases 

The collaboration will leverage VUMC’s resource platform, including its comprehensive datasets hosted in Vanderbilt’s BioVU collection of DNA and plasma to enable data-driven insights and to accelerate discovery and development.
January 9, 2026

Weight loss drugs and bariatric surgery improve the body’s fat ‘balance:’ study

The retrospective study analyzed the electronic health records of 1,257 patients ages 18 to 65 who underwent bariatric surgery at Vanderbilt Health from 2017 to 2022, and 1,809 patients treated with the drugs semaglutide or tirzepatide from 2018 to 2023. 

By Guillermo Sanchez, PhD
December 22, 2025

Vanderbilt Health lands on Becker’s 2025 ‘Great Hospitals’ list 

The hospitals recognized have earned top-tier outcomes and distinctions from leading ranking and awards organizations for outstanding performance across multiple specialties.

By Holly Fletcher
December 10, 2025

DogTalk Q&A 

Norman, Squid, and Velour get candid with Pi, an honorary member of News & Communications, when she asks very important questions about treats, sleeping, and if they play like regular dogs.

By Pi Bonvissuto
October 31, 2025

Trick or treat: Slideshow of Halloween at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt 

A Halloween Costume Shop and a Reverse Trick-or-Treating Parade are some of the fun holiday events at Monroe Carell.
October 30, 2025

Close to Home: How specialized pediatric services are transforming Middle Tennessee 

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center is the only distinct pediatric emergency department and dedicated inpatient unit outside of downtown Nashville.
By Holly Fletcher
October 9, 2025

Vanderbilt Health: Navigating headwinds with strategic resilience

Being one of the nation’s largest academic medical systems provides a structural advantage. VUMC invests heavily in its own infrastructure for research and training.
By Holly Fletcher
September 12, 2025

VUMC, TSU to expand hands-on athletic training experience at Division I level for undergrads

The internship program stands out among VUMC’s similar arrangements with other schools because it specifically offers undergraduate students semester-long clinical internships alongside Division I athletes.
By Holly Fletcher
September 9, 2025

William Cooper named Senior Vice President for Professionalism and Clinical Excellence 

He will be responsible for promoting and ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and performance among faculty, clinical staff, trainees and students throughout the health system.
By Holly Fletcher
August 28, 2025

Yolanda Redmond named Chief Supply Chain Officer for VUMC 

"Supply Chain is more than just operations — we're a strategic partner within the organization and critical to continued growth," Redmond said.
By Holly Fletcher
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