The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt again has been named a national leader in pediatric health care by "U.S. News & World Report." Children’s Hospital achieved national rankings for a maximum of 10 out of 10 pediatric specialty programs.

It’s the time of year when backyards attract children, trails beckon hikers, and poison ivy attacks the unwary. The Tennessee Poison Center at VUMC provides tips for avoiding or treating the itch-causing plant pest this summer.

Levi Watkins Jr., a renowned cardiac surgeon, champion of racial equality and diversity, and the first African American to be admitted to and graduate from Vanderbilt's School of Medicine, died Saturday from complications after suffering a stroke.

Months of cold and sometimes icy and snowy weather can take a toll on our skin—but a Vanderbilt dermatologist says there are ways to protect it from the ravages of a lingering winter.

Andrew Ekelem, who has used a wheelchair since a college snowboarding accident, brings an invaluable perspective to the lab of mechanical engineer Michael Goldfarb.

The winter storm that swept through Middle Tennessee last week brought a little bit of everything to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. See the week in pictures.

An innovative mobile cart serves as a learning space to engage and excite patients and their families during long hospital stays.