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Group portrait of 14 Vanderbilt Health directorship honorees standing in two rows, several holding open award cases with medals, in front of a dark chalkboard.
October 23, 2026

New directorships provide crucial support for Vanderbilt Health’s missions

The most recent directorships are spread throughout many departments — highlighting individuals who make an impact in myriad ways.

By Doug Campbell
A large crowd walks along a tree-lined path, many wearing red heart-walk shirts or blue-and-white striped outfits; two dogs walk with participants near stadium buildings.
October 1, 2026

Greater Nashville Heart Walk raises funds in fight against heart disease and stroke

The event, which featured 86 teams from Vanderbilt Health, raises awareness and funds for research, advocacy and CPR training to combat heart disease and stroke.

Two people pose together outside a modern glass-fronted building; one wears a suit and tie, and the other wears a black graduation gown and mortarboard.
September 23, 2026

Giving in Action: Frieda and John Radzyminski

By Lucie Alig
Two adults pose in front of a large colorful abstract artwork; the man has his arm around the woman, and both wear small lapel pins.
September 23, 2026

Giving in Action: Barbara and Bryan Simmons, MD’76

By Payton Baggett Reynolds
Herbert Christopher
September 18, 2026

Support from longtime Vanderbilt Health donor Herbert Christopher provides open access to new textbook co-created by otolaryngologist David Haynes

Haynes, a Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, has proudly brought each edition of the text to surgical trainees, and is thrilled to make the latest version free and available to all, thanks to Christopher’s support.

By Evan Dorian
Tom Golisano smiles with his arms crossed in front of a tan stone wall.
September 10, 2026

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt joins Golisano Children’s Alliance with $40 million gift to advance pediatric heart care  

As part of the gift, Monroe Carell will help establish a consortium dedicated to pediatric heart care across Golisano Children’s Alliance hospitals.

By Christina Echegaray