Curious VUMC

April 17, 2023

What support is there at VUMC if I am sexually harassed or know it’s happening?

SHARE is part of VUMC’s larger efforts to foster an inclusive and equitable culture of mutual respect

By VUMC News and Communications
April 19, 2022

What options does VUMC offer to save money on my commute?

Gas prices are high. Here are ways to get to and from campus while spending less cash.

By Wayne Wood
November 23, 2020

Is it true that work on a COVID-19 vaccine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center was funded by Dolly Parton?

Funds from her gift have supported important advancements in VUMC’s war on COVID
November 20, 2018

Is there a labyrinth at VUMC – I mean besides Medical Center North?

A place to walk, think, meditate, pray and let go

By Christina Echegaray
July 30, 2018

Wait a minute — that sculpture outside Medical Center North was created by the guy who did the theme to “The Dating Game?”

Turns out, the guy who led the Tijuana Brass also worked in bronze

By Wayne Wood
March 20, 2018

What is the purpose of that weird cube in the middle of the Plaza?

Futuristic design element? Outdoor feng shui in action? Navigational beacon for LifeFlight? The truth is more basic.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 11, 2017

How do I donate winter coats and other needed items to the VUMC Clothes Closet?

Volunteers need help to be sure that all patients have warm, clean clothes to wear.
By Wayne Wood
November 6, 2017

What does VUMC drive?

“Will the owner of a black Honda Accord please report to the parking lot—hey, where’s everybody going?”
By Wayne Wood
September 5, 2017

How does the Employee Hardship Fund work?

The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Faculty and Staff Hardship Fund is experiencing increased demands for financial assistance at a time when few employees are regularly contributing.
By Tom Wilemon