VUMC Giving Archive — Page 17 of 28

June 14, 2018

Lung cancer patients and advocates visit VUMC research labs

A group of young lung cancer patients and their family members recently toured research laboratories at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) to learn how investigators are working to find better therapies and possibly a cure for the disease.

June 7, 2018

Raising awareness

Former NFL quarterback and two-time Pro Bowler Marc Bulger recently visited with patients and families at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Dolly Parton, seated between two women, holds a microphone and gestures toward the woman on her right during a conversation in a room decorated with colorful butterfly cutouts; audience members are visible in the foreground.
May 21, 2018

Dolly Parton and niece Hannah Dennison honored at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Legendary country music singer-songwriter Dolly Parton and her niece Hannah Dennison were honored Thursday at the dedication of the newly named Hannah Dennison Butterfly Garden at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

May 10, 2018

New Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame class has strong Vanderbilt ties

On May 3, the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame announced seven health care professionals selected as this year’s inductee class, three of whom have close ties to Vanderbilt.

May 10, 2018

Event celebrates VUMC’s strong community ties

More than 300 members of the Canby Robinson Society and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center community joined Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, and his wife, Melinda, last week at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens for a reception celebrating the community of supporters who help VUMC in “redefining personalized care.”

May 3, 2018

Iroquois Steeplechase ready to ride on May 12

The Iroquois Steeplechase, Nashville’s iconic sporting event benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, has named its honorary co-chairs and child ambassador for the 2018 race set for Saturday, May 12.