Shon Dwyer Archive — Page 1 of 1

Head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a black blazer over a white collared shirt against a gray background.
June 9, 2023

Dwyer departing from VUH leadership role

Shon Dwyer, MBA, RN, President of Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH), is leaving her role as the facility’s leader at the end of the fiscal year. Lee Ann Liska, MBA, VUH’s Chief Operating Officer, will step in as Chief Operating Officer and Interim Hospital President.

By John Howser
The VUMC Remembers virtual memorial service features staff testimonials of patients.
December 8, 2022

VUMC Remembers honors patients, families, staff

For the third year, Vanderbilt Health held “VUMC Remembers,” a special virtual memorial service to remember patients who have died as well as their families and caregivers.

By Matt Batcheldor
Close-up of one hand gently holding another person’s hand against white bedding.
December 1, 2022

“VUMC Remembers” virtual memorial service honors patients who died in the past year

The program features speakers from different hospital departments, staff testimonials of patients at the end of their lives, a reading of loved ones’ names and special music.

By Matt Batcheldor
Low-angle view between brick hospital buildings with a hanging sign reading “Vanderbilt University Hospital.”
December 7, 2021

Vanderbilt University Hospital named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally by the Leapfrog Group

Vanderbilt University Hospital has been named a Top Teaching Hospital by the Leapfrog Group, a large coalition of public and private purchasers of employee health coverage that works to encourage health care safety, quality and affordability.

By Doug Campbell
November 10, 2021

Vanderbilt University Hospital Earns “A” Safety Score from Leapfrog

Vanderbilt University Hospital has again been recognized among the safest hospitals in the nation after receiving a fall 2021 safety grade of “A” from the Leapfrog group.

By Doug Campbell
Close-up of a blood donation in progress: gloved staff handle labeled blood collection tubes while tubing connects to a donor’s arm.
September 27, 2021

Meeting a critical need

VUMC employees stepped up at last week’s blood drive to help address the current regional and national shortage of blood and blood products driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Vanderbilt Health News