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News Releases

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

September 28, 2026

Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital’s electronic health record system to undergo multimillion-dollar upgrade

Extensive planning and preparation have taken place over many months to help ensure a smooth transition process for patients, physicians, nurses and staff as the new EHR system goes live.

By Holly Fletcher
September 28, 2026

California firm licenses ‘potent’ anti-measles antibodies from Vanderbilt Health for development, clinical testing

The human monoclonal antibodies were isolated from two individuals who had been infected by measles. Further development and clinical testing could lead to the first monoclonal antibody therapy against the highly infectious respiratory virus.

By Bill Snyder
September 25, 2026

Study identifies factors driving effectiveness of off-the-shelf CAR-T therapy

The team’s findings could lead to new strategies which improve efficacy of these treatments and expand lifesaving options for cancer patients.

By Yolanda James
September 22, 2026

Vanderbilt Health to lead nationwide initiative to improve outcomes for critically ill patients

Funded via ARPA-H, CIRCLE will combine advances in diagnostics and AI to speed development of next-generation interventions that identify and respond to harmful immunoinflammatory states before life-threatening complications occur.

By Bill Snyder
September 22, 2026

Vanderbilt Health surgeons and staff provide free surgical care at Orthopaedics Outreach Day

For 10th year, qualifying uninsured and underinsured Middle Tennesseans receive the surgeries they need

By Danny Bonvissuto
Melissa Glass of Morgantown, Kentucky, had single-port robotic surgery at Vanderbilt Health to remove a cancerous tumor in her colon. The minimally invasive procedure allowed her to recover more quickly and return to activities she loves. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
September 17, 2026

Single-port, robotic colorectal surgery means patients go home, heal faster

Vanderbilt Health is among the highest volume single-port robotic colorectal surgery programs in the nation. Dozens of established surgeons from around the U.S. have come to train with this team.

By Jill Clendening