Donate Life honors those who gave the ultimate gift

April is National Donate Life Month. A total of 109 people gave the gift of life as deceased organ donors at VUMC in 2021, resulting in saving 280 lives, more than any other year, according to Tennessee Donor Services (TDS). A total of 203 people were tissue donors, enhancing the lives of 3,165 people, reported TDS, the federally designated donor network that facilitates organ and tissue donation in the region.

Tornado warnings are coming — what you need to know to be safe at work and at home

If the sky above you grows dark and full of clouds, keep your head together

Policy now in place formalizes role and use of medical chaperones during patient encounters

Vanderbilt Bedford County Hospital completes successful transition to new IT systems

Policy formalizes role and use of medical chaperones during patient encounters

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is implementing a new policy which standardizes and expands the role of a medical chaperone, an individual who serves as a witness for both a patient and their clinician during a sensitive medical examination or procedure.

DeFoe named executive director of Finance for Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital

Mike DeFoe has been named executive director of Finance for Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital.