Mission of Caring

October 24, 2025

VUMC, Tennessee Donor Services celebrate birth tissue donation partnership

Membranes and cellular components of the umbilical cord and placenta are used across many medical disciplines.

By Danny Bonvissuto
October 23, 2025

John Seibert to continue serving community through Department of Otolaryngology’s partnership with Nashville General Hospital

Seibert was officially reappointed to Nashville General in October.

By Evan Dorian
October 21, 2025

From steakhouse to sanctuary: Vanderbilt Birth Center celebrates 10 years

More than 2,792 babies have been born in the freestanding, midwifery-led facility dedicated to low-risk, unmedicated birth experiences.

By Danny Bonvissuto
William Schaffner, MD. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
September 30, 2025

William Schaffner receives national honor for his vaccination, public health advocacy

The award honors medical school faculty members who have made major contributions to improving public health and health care.

By Bill Snyder
September 25, 2025

Made in the Shade … Tree Clinic. Medical student-run clinic celebrates two decades of transforming lives

The clinic has provided comprehensive medical care and bridged gaps to vital resources to improve the health outcomes for, to date, more than 4,000 uninsured individuals.

By Jill Clendening
Julie Donovan, RN, CNOR, works with patient Julie Byrd-Jenkins at Orthopaedics Outreach Day. (photo by Susan Urmy)
September 23, 2025

Orthopaedic Outreach Day ‘resets the soul’ for patients and volunteers

Thirteen patients received free orthopaedic surgeries, including five sports cases, six hand/upper extremity cases and, for the first time, two foot and ankle surgeries.

By Danny Bonvissuto
September 19, 2025

Donald Brady shares reflections on 100 years of medical history at Vanderbilt

He guided a packed audience through a century of history at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Jill Clendening
September 12, 2025

Medical Center North at 100: Celebrating a century of progress, innovation and change

As Medical Center North marks its 100th anniversary, we reflect on its enduring legacy at VUMC.
By Wayne Wood, Jill Clendening and Evan Dorian
September 9, 2025

William Cooper named Senior Vice President for Professionalism and Clinical Excellence 

He will be responsible for promoting and ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and performance among faculty, clinical staff, trainees and students throughout the health system.
By Holly Fletcher
September 7, 2025

First floor of new Jim Ayers Tower set to open Oct. 1 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

The 28,000-square-foot pulmonary stepdown unit is the first of six inpatient floors in the new building that rises above 21st Avenue on the Vanderbilt Health Main Campus in Nashville.
By Jill Clendening
August 20, 2025

Tennessee grant ensures continued visual services for students through Project PAVE  

Project PAVE (Providing Access to the Visual Environment) was established in 1993 as a collaborative program between the Tennessee Department of Education, Lions Clubs of Tennessee and Vanderbilt University.
By Holly Fletcher
August 15, 2025

NICU babies are going home weeks earlier thanks to an iPad

The NICU Bridge to Home program is a remote monitoring initiative designed to support families during their transition from the hospital to home.
By Jessica Pasley
August 8, 2025

Renovated kitchen elevates staff efficiency and enhances patient nutrition and care

The resulting space brings new capabilities to as many as 80 staff members operating in and out of the kitchen for every meal.
By Kylie Avery