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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
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
September 7, 2026

Gibson Gives strikes the right chord with Vanderbilt Health for healing

Donated guitars help artists recover and return to making music.

By Jill Clendening
August 4, 2026

Featherstone and Johnston families make $5 million gift to establish Lily’s Garden Pediatric Leukemia Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Family’s newest commitment will advance research, precision medicine and support services for children with leukemia.

By Christina Echegaray
The Twice Daily Café, located on the hospital’s Main Street, serves as an integral part of the hospital where families gather. (photo by Donn Jones)
July 29, 2026

Tri Star Energy celebrates fundraising milestones for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Recently, the company reached a remarkable milestone of $5 million in total support for Monroe Carell, reflecting its long-standing commitment to patient- and family-centered care.

By Sarah Thornton
Ervin Nepomuceno, RN, and patient Lea Braun.
July 24, 2026

Thankful patient’s gift to honor nurses, veterans finds a home at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital

Patient Lea Braun donated one of the favorite photographs she’s taken: It’s of a bald eagle, taken in her home state of Iowa.

By Sandra Wooten