Wayne Wood

November 17, 2020

On the front lines of COVID with a word and a prayer

Sherry Perry knows what it’s like to have COVID, and she brings her experience to patients and families as chaplain on VUMC’s COVID unit

By Wayne Wood
November 11, 2020

Video: How to safely gather at the holidays — advice from Vanderbilt experts

Are there safe ways to see our family and friends during this COVID holiday season? Some advice on how to celebrate with care.

By Wayne Wood
November 10, 2020

Clothes Closet needs coats, jackets, other clothes for patients

Volunteer project helps people by providing clothes and a warm coat

By Wayne Wood
October 26, 2020

Philadelphia Eagles pick VUMC resident to sing national anthem before game

The lifelong Eagles fan closed “The Star-Spangled Banner” with a big smile and the exhortation “Go, Birds!”

By Wayne Wood
Andrea Birch, MD, credits her family and other mentors for helping pave the way for her career in medicine.
October 22, 2020

Variety of influences helped shape Birch’s medical career

Andrea Birch was 9 years old and on top of the world. Her visiting cousin had challenged her to a tree-climbing contest, and, as a competitive kid always up for a challenge, she had outclimbed him. She was looking down at him from her lofty perch and, as she recalls, “goading him from the top.

By Wayne Wood
October 2, 2020

Video showcases notes of appreciation for VUMC COVID fighters

Words of encouragement and thanks have poured in from all over the U.S. and from other countries.

By Wayne Wood
September 28, 2020

A Vanderbilt doctor wrote a song encouraging people to vote. Then a video took it to the next level.

“I truly believe this music video has the power to motivate folks to vote in November.”
By Wayne Wood
September 21, 2020

David Hansen is a doctor, pianist and composer. His gift of music is lifting spirits, including in the COVID unit.

He has made his songs of healing available to patients in Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital
By Wayne Wood
September 14, 2020

Former Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery leader Bender mourned

Harvey W. Bender, MD, professor of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Emeritus, died Sept. 12. He was 86.
By Wayne Wood
August 25, 2020

The Vanderbilt doctor who told his story of battling AIDS on “60 Minutes”

He wrote a bestseller, was interviewed on "60 Minutes," and his story showed a more hopeful future for people infected with HIV
By Wayne Wood
August 25, 2020

Does your mask irritate your face? Doctors offer ideas to keep your skin healthy.

Protect your skin while you're protecting your friends
By Wayne Wood
August 11, 2020

VUMC encourages employees to register and vote

Tennessee has low voter registration and turnout rates. The Medical Center is part of an effort to get more people involved.
By Wayne Wood
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