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News Releases

Recent press releases approved for use by print, broadcast or online media.

May 11, 2026

AI assistant to help VH patients ask better questions of care teams

The new AI tool aims to spare Vanderbilt Health patients and clinicians the back-and-forth that can delay answers to patients’ electronic health care questions.

By Paul Govern
May 11, 2026

Urine test better than MRI for monitoring low-risk prostate cancer in new study

The urine test offers a noninvasive option to determine which patients truly need to undergo a biopsy and which can avoid a potentially unnecessary and invasive procedure.

By Craig Boerner
May 11, 2026

Spring Donor Celebration honors the ‘greater good’ at Vanderbilt Health

Four open-heart operations later, Eden is now in second grade and bubbling with ebullient energy. To honor the lifesaving compassionate care she received at Monroe Carell, her parents established a fund in her name, as Elisa Hill put it, “to be for another family what others were for us.”

By Bill Snyder
May 6, 2026

Mothers helping mothers: Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital’s milk depot surpasses expectations in first year, fueling hope for fragile infants

By Sandra Wooten
May 6, 2026

Vanderbilt Bedford and Vanderbilt Wilson County hospitals earn ‘A’ safety designation from The Leapfrog Group

The Spring 2026 Safety Grade is highest recognition for patient safety among U.S. hospitals.

By Danny Bonvissuto
May 5, 2026

Patient-centric health care ‘bundles’ can improve outcomes and cut costs

MyHealth Bundles have cut waiting times, improved maternity care and nonsurgical management of osteoarthritis, and saved patients and employers millions of dollars.

By Bill Snyder