News Releases Archive — Page 13 of 35

Recent and archived press releases with clinical and research news

Photo of the exterior of Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt shows the four new floors added atop the pediatric facility. (photo by Anne Rayner)
June 5, 2025

Many Tennessee parents still have concerns about community violence, school safety

The latest analysis is based on the results of the annual Vanderbilt Child Health Poll of approximately 1,000 Tennessee parents.

June 4, 2025

Expert tips for staying safe in the heat

Following basic summer safety tips will help keep your family safe and healthy as temperatures rise.

Sculptor Alan LeQuire with the statue he made of Mildred T. Stahlman, MD, for his exhibit at the Parthenon in Nashville’s Centennial Park. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
June 3, 2025

VUMC icon Mildred Stahlman to figure in ‘monumental’ exhibit at Nashville’s Parthenon

A 6-foot-tall clay statue of Stahlman that, on a pedestal, will exhibit at about 9 feet tall will be among 24 “Monumental Figures” sculpted by Alan LeQuire that will be exhibited at the Parthenon June 13 to Sept. 21.

Siblings Shayli and Shafer Daves at home following the transplant. (photo by Susan Urmy)
May 22, 2025

Sister’s kidney donation to her brother is a dream come true

The siblings, both recovering from surgery, admitted they were best friends, a bond that has grown even deeper since the transplant.

Huda Akil, PhD
May 22, 2025

Neuroscientist Huda Akil wins Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science

Established by VUMC in 2006, the Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science recognizes scientists of national reputation who have a stellar record of research accomplishments and are known for mentoring others in science.

May 22, 2025

Vanderbilt’s nationally recognized Trauma Center treats amazing array of injuries

On a given day, the Vanderbilt Trauma Center may admit multiple gunshot and motor vehicle accident victims. For 27 years, across nearly 100,000 admissions, the Trauma Center’s physicians, nurses and staff have been treating patients arriving from a region covering 80,000 square miles.