Wayne Wood

October 31, 2025

My doctor told me I have cancer. Why did I feel so relieved? It’s weird, but I have my reasons. Hear me out.

My wife summed it up: “You’re the happiest person I ever heard of who just found out he has cancer.”

By Wayne Wood
October 31, 2025

VUMC observes Allied Ophthalmic Personnel Week, Nov. 3-9

woman sneezing
October 31, 2025

Seasonal allergies come to Middle Tennessee; one long walk is better than several short ones; early warning signs of osteoporosis; plus other news stories with VUMC sources.

October 31, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Charlie and Nigel

October 31, 2025

VUMC to acquire Tennova Clarksville hospital from Community Health Systems Inc.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center announces plans to assume complete ownership of Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville hospital from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems Inc. VUMC has held a minority interest in the hospital since 2021.

By Rebecca Warren
October 30, 2025

Postdoctoral Symposium brings together scholars from across University and Medical Center

October 30, 2025

School of Medicine reunion presentations open to VUMC community, Nov. 7

October 30, 2025

Tickets available for Brandi Carlile and Alabama Shakes concert as part of VU sesquicentennial celebration

October 30, 2025

Join Nicole Kidman in supporting breast cancer research and care

Kidman recorded a video alongside her friend Vandana Abramson, MD, co-leader of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center's Breast Cancer Research Program, sharing her story.
October 28, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Harper and Max

October 27, 2025

Daylight saving time ends Nov. 2; how to adjust to ‘falling back’

Getting extra exposure to sunlight can help reset the biological clock and cope with the darker evenings. The best advice for resetting the internal clock is to get light exposure in the morning.
By Wayne Wood
October 24, 2025

Scott Hamilton & Friends Rock the Rink event supports VICC, Nov. 23