Wayne Wood Archive — Page 96 of 116

Dolly Parton smiling and holding a microphone while wearing a colorful striped sweater and layered necklaces in a decorated indoor setting.
November 23, 2020

Is it true that work on a COVID-19 vaccine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center was funded by Dolly Parton?

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

Rev. Sherry Perry poses indoors near large windows and white structural beams, wearing black clothing and a smartwatch.
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

Three masked adults sit around a picnic table outside a brick building; a storefront sign behind them reads “salad bakery sandwiches.”
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.

Flat-lay arrangement of winter clothing and footwear: a tan quilted jacket, dark ribbed sweater, blue jeans, striped knit hat, and brown lace-up boots.
November 10, 2020

Clothes Closet needs coats, jackets, other clothes for patients

Volunteer project helps people by providing clothes and a warm coat

Smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a dark graphic T-shirt, standing in front of a teal flag featuring a stylized bird logo.
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!”

A pile of colorful handmade cards and artwork, including a card reading “Root for You!” and another with the words “CALM” and “PEACE.”
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.