Mission of Caring

Suzanne Duckworth rings the bell in honor of her husband, Matt Duckworth. (photo by Susan Urmy)
May 1, 2025

All cancer patients at Vanderbilt-Ingram will have the opportunity to ring the bell 

Seven months after cancer patient Matt Duckworth’s death, the bell pealed loudly at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center infusion clinic as a plaque was unveiled in his honor.

By Tom Wilemon
April 16, 2025

2024 community impact

April 4, 2025

A Legacy of Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders

A medical school facility — described as the “most complete of its kind in the South” — was constructed on the corner of Fifth and Elm streets in downtown Nashville. 150 years later, it’s a powerhouse.

By Jill Clendening
March 26, 2025

Vanderbilt contributes $22.13 billion to Tennessee, Nashville economies since 2019 

As the largest private employer in the Nashville area and the second-largest private employer in Tennessee, Vanderbilt’s reach extends far beyond its campus to shape the region’s economy, quality of life and future growth.

January 13, 2025

Vanderbilt Transplant Center sets world record for heart transplants in 2024

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center had a banner year in 2024. The number of patients whose lives were saved by Vanderbilt’s heart transplant team far surpasses any previous total by an individual transplant center. 

By Matt Batcheldor
Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, spoke about the Medical Center’s growth during the Spring Leadership Assembly. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
May 2, 2024

VUMC Growth Strengthens Communities

Recent expansions in locations, capacity and business lines underscore how VUMC is navigating fast-paced population growth and the financial headwinds facing health systems across the country.

By Holly Fletcher