holiday

January 8, 2021

A story of Christmas past: Carols being sung by a choir, an elderly woman stricken in church, and a Vanderbilt nurse saving a life

The Sunday before Christmas, Patricia Wright was in church to hear her mother sing in the choir. Then she heard a call for help.

By Emily Stembridge

December 22, 2020

VUMC front-line workers receive special delivery

Cards from local schoolchildren bring special greetings, including “You deserve 100 million candy canes.”

By Kristin Smart

December 11, 2020

Students were not able to sing carols in person this year at the hospital. So they brought holiday music via video.

“It’s a tradition for us as well as for the Medical Center. We wanted to bring that same holiday cheer this year.”

By Wayne Wood

November 11, 2020

Video: How to safely gather at the holidays — advice from Vanderbilt experts

Are there safe ways to see our family and friends during this COVID holiday season? Some advice on how to celebrate with care.

By Wayne Wood

November 21, 2019

Toys are fun! Some can also be dangerous. How to give safe and age-appropriate toys for the children in your life.

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urges caution in toy selection this holiday season

By Jessica Pasley

December 17, 2018

United Voices of Vanderbilt choir spreads cheer with Children’s Hospital performance

One year after its formation, the Medical Center choir has added new leaders and new harmonies

By VUMC News and Communications

December 12, 2018

Pets of VUMC 2018: Special holiday collection

It's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with — a guinea pig?

November 16, 2018

Children’s Hospital urges caution in toy selection this holiday season

Children are surrounded by toys during the holidays. How to make sure they are safe and age-appropriate.

By Jessica Pasley

November 16, 2018

Give thanks, eat up, and be safe

The last thing anybody wants is to be sick during the holidays. Serving and keeping food safely helps keep everybody healthy.

By Tavia Smith

June 29, 2018

Vanderbilt doctors urge caution with Fourth of July fireworks

“The burns and injuries that result from improper use of fireworks are often devastating and life-altering.”

By Tavia Smith

December 28, 2017

“Baby” it’s cold outside

Babies born at VUMC over holidays got a special shirt

By Jennifer Wetzel

December 20, 2017

Have yourself a safe little New Year’s

The head of Vanderbilt's Emergency Department gives tips on how to celebrate without showing up at his workplace.

By Wayne Wood

November 20, 2017

Children’s Hospital offers safety tips for holiday decorating, preventing poisonings

May your days be merry and bright. Not spent in an emergency room.