Center for Programs in Allied Health Archive — Page 1 of 2

Rows of black-and-gold Vanderbilt Health pins arranged on black fabric. The pins bear the words “Vanderbilt Health” and “Center for Programs in Allied Health.”
July 31, 2026

Vanderbilt Health, Nashville State partnership certifies 12 Clarksville medical assistants through rural workforce grant

Since launching in 2022, the CPiAH Medical Assistant Program has run 17 cohorts and graduated 186 individuals.

By Holly Fletcher
Multiple glass pathology slides with purple-stained specimens arranged in a yellow slide tray; some labels and numbers are visible but out of focus.
May 28, 2026

Vanderbilt Medical Laboratories Histotechnology program receives serious applicant status to become nationally accredited

Among numerous service lines at VML, the Histotechnology program prepares samples from surgeries, biopsies and autopsies.

By Evan Dorian
Shannon Renegar, a CT technologist, poses for a photo at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital on Monday, April 7, 2025, in Lebanon, Tennessee. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
April 15, 2025

Radiology, CPiAH launch virtual CT technologist training program

The program addresses the enterprise’s growing need for specialized imaging professionals and underscores VUMC’s commitment to high-quality health care education.

By Holly Fletcher
During the training course, Tony Gold, left, goes through the steps to assess a patient for a possible stroke as Mike Moore, RN, SCRN, looks on. Hannah Rohrs is acting as the patient during the session. (photo by Donn Jones)
February 28, 2025

New education course launched to improve stroke identification and care

This class is one of the first of its kind offered in the region that blends online learning with hands-on practical application for staff to employ best practices to reduce stroke mortality and morbidity.

By Kylie Avery
Portrait of a smiling Black woman with long curly hair, wearing a blue patterned jacket, necklace, and earrings.
February 6, 2024

Peggy Valentine named among 2024 Women of Influence

Valentine is recognized as a 2024 Trailblazer among 40 community and business leaders. Winners are nominated by the public and selected by a panel of Nashville Business Journal judges.

By Holly Fletcher
Six people in blue medical scrubs and white lab coats pose together in front of a Tennessee State University College of Health Sciences degree programs banner.
October 9, 2023

Tennessee State University respiratory care students awarded scholarships from VUMC

By Vanderbilt Health News