obituary

John Warner, headache specialist and devoted supporter of VUMC, dies at 93

Recently, he attended the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the School of Medicine, proud to be its oldest returning alumnus.

Kenneth Jacobs remembered for long career supporting surgical resident training 

The J. Kenneth Jacobs Fellowship in Surgery was established in Dr. Jacobs’ honor to support surgical residents during their laboratory years.

Terrence Allen “TA” Smith, MD, MMHC

Colleagues honor the memory of VUMC gastroenterologist Terrence “TA” Smith

During his 20-year career at VUMC, he developed the Vanderbilt Small Bowel Center and was a leader in endoscopic innovation.

James W. “Jim” Ayers

VUMC mourns the passing of noted businessman and philanthropist Jim Ayers

Mr. Ayers and his wife, Janet, have been a major philanthropic force in all of Tennessee.

Henry Rodes Hart Sr.

VUMC mourns loss of noted philanthropist Henry Rodes Hart Sr.

He and his wife, Patricia Ingram Hart, who died in 2022, endowed multiple chairs across the School of Medicine and Peabody College of Education and Human Development.

Nursing leader Sandy Greeno remembered for leading by example

She served in a number of leadership roles, including evening hospital administrator and assistant hospital director for VUH. She was an administrative director for several areas, including LifeFlight and the Burn Patient Care Center, and helped guide the creation of VUH’s dedicated Trauma Intensive Care Unit.

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