VUMC News and Communications

Darcelle Skeete Burgess, JD, MHA, CHC, CHPC
January 20, 2026

Darcelle Skeete Burgess named director of HIPAA Privacy Office

She succeeds Terri Hartman, the long-time director of the program, who retired Oct. 31.

By VUMC News and Communications
(courtesy of Butterfly Records)
January 16, 2026

Dolly Parton honors milestone birthday by giving back to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Proceeds from release of new rendition of “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” to benefit Monroe Carell.

By VUMC News and Communications
Finley Lynn Kirk was born at 12:45 a.m. at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.
January 5, 2026

New year, new beginnings — and new little arrivals

Congratulations to all the families and welcome, Alden-Paul, Finley and Casper.

December 9, 2025

Gift card spoofing continues to be a problem; what you need to know

Scammers rely on impersonation and social engineering tactics to ask victims to purchase gift cards or approve invoices for them.

November 20, 2025

Hear for the Holidays hearing aid discount offered by Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center

November 6, 2025

2025 Pumpkin Carving Contest winners announced

By Amy Thomas
September 26, 2025

Pinson receives Tennessee Hospital Association CEO of Distinction Award

The award recognizes leadership and service by an individual THA member in addition to contributions to the health care industry.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 18, 2025

Photos and video from a memorable night: Stand Up to Cancer broadcast highlights Nashville talent, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Viewers saw performances by host Sheryl Crow, as well as the Jonas Brothers, Noah Cyrus, Gavin DeGraw, Marcus King, Brothers Osborne, Jon Pardi, Jelly Roll, Dan + Shay and CeCe Winans.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 21, 2025

Ryan Nix named new Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy executive director 

In his new role, Nix leads a team supporting more than 130,000 prescriptions annually for patients receiving complex specialty therapies.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 9, 2025

VUMC’s Section of Surgical Sciences and LG forge collaboration on AI initiatives for medical needs

The collaboration will center on the Molecular AI Initiative’s pioneering platform, which uses AI-driven 3D spatial multimodal research to build predictive, high-fidelity models of a patient’s disease at the molecular level.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 21, 2025

Picture Perfect Pair: Kangaroo-A-Thon 2025 (slideshow)

"Kangaroo Care" is more than just a practice — it's a powerful connection between parent and child that creates lasting benefits for both.
By Donn Jones
May 14, 2025

Photo Gallery: Friends & Fashion event raises funds in style

The fashion show and luncheon included grateful patient families and health care heroes from Monroe Carell walking the runway.
By VUMC News and Communications