Wayne Wood Archive — Page 5 of 116

September 9, 2026

25 years ago, Jill Grandas’ actions on 9/11 helped save a baby girl’s life. Last week, they met.

A donor liver needed to get from Vanderbilt to a hospital in Texas to save 6-month-old Kareena’s life. The problem: In the wake of the terrorist attacks, there were no planes flying.

By Wayne Wood
Close-up portrait of a brown-and-white, floppy-eared dog with amber eyes and its tongue out against a bright blue background.
September 8, 2026

Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Gus and Kali

A gloved hand holds a small vaccine vial while a syringe needle is inserted through its stopper; a pharmacy workspace is blurred in the background.
September 3, 2026

New COVID vaccine approved; too many women treated for UTIs they don’t have; the cost of cancer drugs; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources

Orange tabby cat reclining on a bed with its tongue slightly sticking out.
September 3, 2026

Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Rusty and Knives

Portrait of Lori Harris, DNP, MSN, RN, wearing a black blazer in a modern office with large windows.
September 2, 2026

Lori Harris named Chief Nursing Officer of Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital

As CNO,Harris will be the senior nursing leader at VPH, overseeing nursing operations and helping shape the hospital’s strategic direction.

By Hemani Hughes
Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned yellow tie, seated indoors near a window.
September 2, 2026

Call for nominations open for Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Award; deadline is Sept. 20

The annual lecture is Oct. 5, and the speaker will be John Tarpley.