Wayne Wood

Students were not able to sing carols in person this year at the hospital. So they brought holiday music via video.

“It’s a tradition for us as well as for the Medical Center. We wanted to bring that same holiday cheer this year.”

Funds from her gift have supported important advancements in VUMC’s war on COVID

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

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

Volunteer project helps people by providing clothes and a warm coat

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

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