John Howser

April 6, 2023

Monaci named Executive Vice President for Adult Ambulatory Operations

By John Howser
Workers put the finishing touches on the renovation of Vanderbilt University Hospital’s lobby. (photo by Donn Jones)
February 21, 2023

Vanderbilt University Hospital lobby opens after total renovation

After a multiyear effort, renovation of the Vanderbilt University Hospital lobby is complete.

By John Howser
February 13, 2023

Huggins named Chief of Staff for Vanderbilt Regional Hospital Division

Adam Huggins, MD, MMHC, has been named to the newly created role of Chief of Staff (COS) for Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Regional Hospital Division. His appointment is effective March 1.

By John Howser
February 8, 2023

New Chief Medical Officers announced

Rick W. Wright, MD, has been appointed as Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Senior Vice President for Clinical Affairs and Patty Wright, MD, will be transitioning from her role as Chief of Staff for Adult Ambulatory, Davidson County to the role of Chief Medical Officer for Adult Ambulatory Clinics.

By John Howser
January 3, 2023

Terhune named Senior Vice President for Educational Affairs

Vanderbilt’s Kyla Terhune, MD, MBA, Vice President for Educational Affairs and Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, has been named Senior Vice President for Educational Affairs.

By John Howser
December 20, 2022

Last Christmas, I knew a liver transplant was my only chance to survive. This holiday, I’m alive because of the ultimate gift.

It never leaves my thoughts that someone I don’t know made it possible for me to still be here.

By John Howser