Anne Wagner Archive — Page 1 of 1

Two lit sparklers emitting bright golden sparks in front of a blurred American flag.
June 22, 2026

That sparkler is hotter than your oven. Here’s how to stay safe this Fourth of July

Vanderbilt Health burn doctors offer Fourth of July safety advice — starting with sparklers.

By Jessica Pasley
Two men sit at a draped table speaking to a group gathered in a classroom or meeting room; gift bags and refreshments are on the tables.
December 17, 2025

Life-changing tragedies bring burn team and patients together as ‘family’

The 25-bed Level 1 burn unit now averages over 600 admissions a year, and the adjacent burn clinic sees 3,000 outpatient visits a year.

By Craig Boerner
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November 26, 2025

Kitchen fires most prevalent on Thanksgiving Day

Each Thanksgiving over 2,300 home fires nationwide are caused by cooking, according to the National Fire Protection Association. 

By Craig Boerner
A group of nine adults pose around a brightly lit blue-and-white Christmas tree indoors; two people kneel in front while the others stand behind it.
May 29, 2025

Vanderbilt Burn Center earns American Burn Association verification as devoted champion Phyllis Streiff reaches 41-year milestone

Phyllis Streiff and Nashville Fire Department Chaplain James Lassiter teamed up to raise money to open a burn unit at Vanderbilt. During its long and storied history, Vanderbilt has truly been a lifesaver for all burn patients as Tennessee’s only dedicated burn center serving both adults and children. 

By Craig Boerner
Portrait of Anne Wagner, MD, wearing glasses, a dark blazer, and a white blouse against a brown background.
September 8, 2021

Wagner named to lead Vanderbilt Burn Center

Anne Wagner, MD, has joined Vanderbilt University Medical Center to serve as medical director of the Vanderbilt Burn Center.

By Jill Clendening