Wayne Wood

Wait a minute — that sculpture outside Medical Center North was created by the guy who did the theme to “The Dating Game?”

Turns out, the guy who led the Tijuana Brass also worked in bronze

I passed out cold in this Vanderbilt doctor’s office in the 1980s. I’ve never forgotten her reaction.

A brief encounter with a good doctor echoes through the years

Pets of VUMC 2018 — Collection #4: Dogs! Cats! Beds! Sofas! vol. 2

A comfortable pet is a loved pet. Lots of love here.

Community care

Survive and thrive

Combating cancer disparities is an out-of-office assignment

July 2, 2018
Unwelcome Encore: Beating one cancer to fight another
By Wayne Wood
June 21, 2018
Employees’ use of My Health at Vanderbilt encouraged

Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees who are also patients are encouraged to enroll in My Health at Vanderbilt, the online portal for Vanderbilt Health.
By Wayne Wood
June 14, 2018
New My Health at Vanderbilt feature allows users to join waitlist for earlier appointments

My Health at Vanderbilt (MHAV), the online portal that allows Vanderbilt Health patients to message their providers, check lab results and pay bills, among other functions, has debuted a feature, called Fast Pass, that allows users who have an appointment with a VUMC provider to join a waitlist for an earlier appointment if one becomes available.
By Wayne Wood
June 7, 2018
Farmers’ Market on VUMC plaza every Thursday through October
By Wayne Wood
June 7, 2018
New inpatient unit at Medical Center East debuts June 19

The conversion of the eighth floor of Medical Center East (MCE)-North Tower on the Vanderbilt University Medical Center campus from outpatient space to inpatient beds is now complete and the new unit is scheduled to open on Tuesday, June 19.
By Wayne Wood
June 5, 2018
Pets of VUMC 2018 — Collection #3: Dogs! Cats! Beds! Sofas!, vol. 1

Lying on the floor or ground is overrated. Comfort is king.