Wayne Wood

February 11, 2019

Medical Center sweethearts share “99 Words of Love,” part 1

How can you tell the story of a lifetime in 99 words (or fewer)? Here’s how some Vanderbilt University Medical Center lovers did it.

By Wayne Wood
February 6, 2019

Katrina Robertson went from death’s door to a full life. Her story is one of thousands from the first 25 years of the Vanderbilt Comprehensive Care Clinic

The VCCC opened its doors 25 years ago when AIDS was fatal and hope was rare. Today the clinic serves thousands of patients and is an international model in the treatment of people with HIV.

By Wayne Wood
January 28, 2019

VUMC Voice wants to hear your love story – in 99 words

How did you meet your sweetheart? What made you fall in love? What is your life together like?

By Wayne Wood
Jennifer Lutgens explores one of the new workstations at the Department of Medicine’s new space in the Oxford House.
January 24, 2019

Department of Medicine debuts new shared space in Oxford House

The fifth floor of the Oxford House has been remodeled into an innovative shared space for several groups in the Department of Medicine to use on an as-needed basis.

By Wayne Wood
December 26, 2018

Pets of VUMC: A look back at the best of 2018

A handy, one-stop collection of the winners of the “VUMC Voice” 2018 Pets of VUMC contest.

December 12, 2018

Pets of VUMC 2018: Special holiday collection

It’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with — a guinea pig?

December 6, 2018

Shuttle Purple Route to be reconfigured into separate routes for greater efficiency

The VUMC shuttle service Purple Route, which serves buildings along the West End Avenue corridor near campus, will convert to two routes beginning Dec. 31.
By Wayne Wood
December 6, 2018

Signs offer reminder that Medical Center plaza is no-vehicle zone

Signs have been posted around the Medical Center plaza noting that the area, which is designed for pedestrians passing between VUMC buildings, is a no-vehicle zone.
By Wayne Wood
December 6, 2018

Clinical Research Center moves to new Round Wing location

The new Round Wing location of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Elliot V. Newman Clinical Research Center (CRC) opened Dec. 4 with a ribbon-cutting and reception.
By Wayne Wood
December 5, 2018

Bruce Tyler is dedicated to the patients he transports. Now a cancer diagnosis has led him to see his job from the other side.

A VUMC video telling his story has been viewed tens of thousands of times.
By Wayne Wood
December 1, 2018

Pets of VUMC 2018 Collection #9: Here’s looking at you, vol. 2

Eyes wide pets
November 19, 2018

Coats, mittens, gloves among items most needed at VUMC Clothes Closet

During cold weather, people need warm clothes
By Wayne Wood