Firefly Archive — Page 1 of 2

Group portrait of 12 adults standing indoors beneath three metallic flower wall decorations; one person wears a face mask.
August 31, 2026

Firefly expands to Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and other regional clinics

Vanderbilt Health’s clinical care and support program for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorder has served 27 pregnant patients at VWCH, with the goal of serving 50-100 patients annually.

By Danny Bonvissuto
White tablets scattered beside two blue injection pens on a blue surface.
August 18, 2026

Could GLP-1s help treat opioid use disorder? Vanderbilt Health study now enrolling

The study, Evaluation of Tirzepatide as an Adjunct to Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (TAB), is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial conducted through the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Clinical Trials Network.

By Jessica Pasley
Open red first-aid kit held by two people, containing a digital thermometer, clear medical pouches, a CPR face shield labeled “CPR Face Shield,” bandages, and other supplies.
June 5, 2026

A first aid kit from Firefly Program for every new mother — with naloxone inside

The Tennessee Department of Health, through the Opioid Abatement Council Community Grant program, recently awarded $1.2M to The Naloxone Project, a nonprofit dedicated to patient-centric care for individuals with opioid use disorder.

By Jessica Pasley
Colorful promotional flyer reading “Jeni’s Ice Creams + Firefly,” “Eat Ice Cream Support Firefly,” and announcing an event at Jeni’s 12 South, 2312 12th Ave S, on June 4, 2026, from 3:00–6:00pm; 25% of ice cream purchases will be donated to Firefly. Decorated with smiling illustrated faces and ice-cream-cone graphics.
May 21, 2026

Firefly program ice cream social to be at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in 12 South, June 4

pregnant belly
April 10, 2026

Weekly buprenorphine injection proves more effective for pregnant women with opioid use disorder

Vanderbilt Health’s Firefly program continues to lead the way in caring for pregnant women with substance use disorder.

By Jessica Pasley
October 17, 2025

Naloxone distribution box now available at One Hundred Oaks Pharmacy

Naloxone should be given to any person who shows signs of an opioid overdose or when an overdose is suspected.