Holly Fletcher

July 16, 2025

Vanderbilt Imaging Services Q&A: expanding community access and supporting system growth 

A Q&A with Vanderbilt Imaging Services’ EB Jackson, MBA, President, and Morgan Anderson, MD, Medical Director.

By Holly Fletcher
June 24, 2025

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt researcher featured at congressional science fair 

The science fair exhibited research projects, including Lamb’s, that are funded by the NIH, with topics ranging from inflammation to congenital heart conditions, cancer clinical trials and personalized medicine.  

By Nick Warren
June 17, 2025

Brain white matter abnormalities affect cognition and impact Alzheimer’s disease development: study 

Data from more than 4,000 participants reveals link between brain structure and cognitive decline.  

By Stephanie Bryan 
May 28, 2025

Standardized huddle process improves response to unprofessional behaviors in health care settings 

By Holly Fletcher
May 15, 2025

Vanderbilt Imaging Services Bellevue opens, expands capabilities in West Nashville

The newly built facility, located at 8124 Sawyer Brown Road, provides a comprehensive suite of diagnostic imaging options.

By Holly Fletcher
Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, talks about VUMC’s ongoing commitment to its core missions during the recent Leadership Assembly. (photo by Donn Jones)
May 8, 2025

With strategic vision, VUMC navigates evolving health care landscape

Through cost savings initiatives that began earlier this year, the Medical Center is positioning itself to thrive despite reductions in research funding from the NIH and changes impacting reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid.

By Holly Fletcher
April 17, 2025

Workplace Violence Awareness Month: safeguarding VUMC’s front line

About 73% of all nonfatal workplace violence incidents in the U.S. occur in health care settings, making it one of the most dangerous industries for front-line staff.
By Holly Fletcher
April 15, 2025

Radiology, CPiAH launch virtual CT technologist training program

The program addresses the enterprise’s growing need for specialized imaging professionals and underscores VUMC's commitment to high-quality health care education.
By Holly Fletcher
March 24, 2025

VUMC to implement enhanced physical security at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks

Beginning Thursday, March 27 at 9 a.m., new security measures will be in place at One Hundred Oaks.
By Holly Fletcher
March 6, 2025

VIGH welcomes AIC Kijabe Hospital leader

Vanderbilt University Medical Center and AIC Kijabe Hospital in Kenya, are long-standing collaborators on health and training initiatives.
February 14, 2025

Brain Break: Your local crossword fix

Crossword puzzles have appeared in newspapers for decades, and now VUMC News is presenting the first Nashville/VUMC-themed grid. This featured puzzle is "9 to 5 Across."
By Holly Fletcher
January 31, 2025

How many surgical instruments are used to set the 2024 heart transplant world record?

A standard heart transplant requires surgical instruments spread across multiple sterile tables — from tiny vascular clamps to hefty retractors to keep the surgical field open.
By Holly Fletcher and Erin O. Smith
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