Inspiring the Future

April 29, 2026

Physician, author Ezekiel Emanuel shares six rules for a long, healthy life

Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, is widely known for his work at the intersection of medicine, ethics and public policy.

April 21, 2026

Leading with heart: Juan Salazar’s mission to advance pediatric health care for all children

In a recent Q&A interview, Salazar discussed growing up in Colombia and in Washington, D.C.; why he chose to specialize in pediatric infectious diseases — focusing on HIV, Lyme disease, and later syphilis; his early vision for the Department of Pediatrics; and his deep commitment to family.

April 2, 2026

Vanderbilt Health lung transplant patients, doctors climb highest peak in the Americas

Most of the 27 participants were able to reach altitudes of more than 18,000 feet — exclusively personal bests. All participants were under close medical supervision.

March 20, 2026

Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital seeks ‘VolunTeens’ for summer 2026 high school volunteer program

Three sessions will be offered this summer. The online application packet must be submitted by Friday, April 10.

March 18, 2026

Vanderbilt Center for Cognitive Medicine enrolls first Down syndrome participant for Alzheimer’s disease study

Evan Dewey and his family travel from Atlanta to participate in the ABATE study, a clinical trial evaluating a treatment that could reduce the likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease development in individuals with Down syndrome

March 9, 2026

High school students explore health careers during afternoon of experiential learning

Leaders from across Vanderbilt Health operations and clinical departments participated as panelists and tour stops for this group.