VUMC in the Community

November 10, 2020

Clothes Closet needs coats, jackets, other clothes for patients

Volunteer project helps people by providing clothes and a warm coat

By Wayne Wood
October 26, 2020

Philadelphia Eagles pick VUMC resident to sing national anthem before game

The lifelong Eagles fan closed “The Star-Spangled Banner” with a big smile and the exhortation “Go, Birds!”

By Wayne Wood
October 2, 2020

Video showcases notes of appreciation for VUMC COVID fighters

Words of encouragement and thanks have poured in from all over the U.S. and from other countries.

By Wayne Wood
September 28, 2020

A Vanderbilt doctor wrote a song encouraging people to vote. Then a video took it to the next level.

“I truly believe this music video has the power to motivate folks to vote in November.”

By Wayne Wood
August 11, 2020

VUMC encourages employees to register and vote

Tennessee has low voter registration and turnout rates. The Medical Center is part of an effort to get more people involved.

By Wayne Wood
July 24, 2020

Shawn Drumgoole and scores of friends celebrate his birthday with a walk to Children’s Hospital

The man behind the social media sensation “We Walk with Shawn” says Vanderbilt saved his life 30 years ago

By Jessica Pasley
July 8, 2020

Clothes Closet in need of donations of new items

Due to COVID-19, used items are no longer accepted, but the need to help patients continues
By Wayne Wood
May 22, 2020

They were married during the pandemic. They directed their wedding gifts to feed health care workers.

Heather and Lewis Burwell's wedding didn't turn out like they planned. But they found a way to share their celebration with the community.
By Wayne Wood
May 21, 2020

Turning lemons into lemonade: Second grader raises money to help fight COVID-19

“I think she understands that things have been taken away from those who are in the hospital just as she has had things taken away from her.”
By Kelsey Herbers
May 11, 2020

Grateful kidney transplant patient donates masks to VUMC

“I was really excited to have the opportunity to do something for those who had done so much for me."
By Jessica Pasley
April 16, 2020

At home with children? Have fun and get creative with this music toolkit.

“Musical activities can also support one of the most critical social relationships: that between a parent and child.”
By Kelsey Herbers
April 2, 2020

Musicians can’t play for the children in person right now, so Seacrest Studio goes virtual

By Christina Echegaray
March 4, 2020

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital sends a gift of support to Vanderbilt Children’s ER after tornado disaster. “We’re all in this together.”

Oklahomans know about tornadoes, and the gift of food and drinks brought tears to the eyes of their colleagues at Vanderbilt
By Christina Echegaray