Vanderbilt Health in the Community Archive — Page 1 of 5

Aerial view of Vanderbilt Health’s Jim Ayers Tower and adjacent Medical Center East buildings, with a tree-lined Nashville neighborhood in the background. Visible building signs read “Vanderbilt Health,” “MEDICAL CENTER EAST,” and “Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center.”
October 9, 2026

Vanderbilt Health recognized in Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville Readers’ Poll

Vanderbilt Health along with OB/GYN, Orthopaedics, and the Birth Center received accolades from readers of the Nashville Scene.

By John Howser
September 9, 2026

25 years ago, Jill Grandas’ actions on 9/11 helped save a baby girl’s life. Last week, they met.

A donor liver needed to get from Vanderbilt to a hospital in Texas to save 6-month-old Kareena’s life. The problem: In the wake of the terrorist attacks, there were no planes flying.

By Wayne Wood
Volunteers load blue grocery bags into a gray SUV at a food bank, with a line of cars waiting beside a brick building.
July 15, 2026

Vanderbilt Health, neighbors bolster food security from ground up 

Vanderbilt Health’s philosophy is that the institution needs a way to support patients when they reveal that food is a struggle. Yet, it’s a hospital system not a food bank, so it looks to partners.

By Holly Fletcher
Six young volunteers in blue shirts stand outdoors with their hands stacked together.
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.

By Sandra Wooten
Illustrated assortment of colorful lingerie and swimwear pieces, including bras, briefs, shorts, camisoles, and a bikini top on a white background.
March 9, 2026

Clothes Closet donations help patients and families; list of commonly needed items here

By Wayne Wood
A healthcare worker in blue surgical attire demonstrates a wrapped instrument tray to students wearing protective gowns and hair covers in a sterile processing room. Stainless-steel surgical instruments are arranged on a table in the foreground.
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.