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Acoustic guitar, electronic keyboard, drum with cymbal and sticks, tambourine, microphone, and maracas arranged together.
September 6, 2021

Medical diagnoses in musicians

Vanderbilt researchers mined electronic health records to find medical diagnoses that are more or less prevalent among musicians, who are present in large numbers in “Music City.”

Flat vector illustration of a woman with closed eyes, surrounded by overlapping blue-gray cloud shapes, a sun, crescent moon, and stars, suggesting sleep or changing moods.
June 23, 2021

Virtual study of stress in parents of children with developmental disabilities seeks participants

Otolaryngology researchers from the Music Cognition Lab are seeking to recruit parents of children with developmental disabilities for a study about the connection between mindfulness, music and stress levels. 

A silhouetted person wearing a light-colored cowboy hat and jacket stands inside a sports stadium. Overlaid text reads, “Be a fan. Take the shot.”
May 10, 2021

Brad Paisley stars in new VUMC public service announcement urging people to “take the shot”

A simple message that can save lives and help life get back to normal

Three masked healthcare workers pose in a hospital hallway; the person in front holds an acoustic guitar.
April 29, 2021

Songs written by Palliative Care Unit caregivers reflect uncertain times and offer a reminder: “Take Good Care”

Five songs providing a snapshot of how the pandemic year felt on the patient care front lines

Collage of 18 video-call frames showing people singing or speaking, many wearing winter hats or festive clothing; several frames include holiday decorations.
December 11, 2020

Students were not able to sing carols in person this year at the hospital. So they brought holiday music via video.

“It’s a tradition for us as well as for the Medical Center. We wanted to bring that same holiday cheer this year.”

Smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a dark graphic T-shirt, standing in front of a teal flag featuring a stylized bird logo.
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!”