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May 20, 2026

Richard Peek joins Kristen Ciombor as Co-Leader of Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Program

Ben Ho Park, MD, PhD, said the deep knowledge and experience of the pair will optimize and personalize the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of GI malignancies.

By Holly Fletcher
May 20, 2026

Neurosurgical ultrasound procedure simplifies care for patients with cerebrospinal fluid disorders

Ultrasound is easier on the brain, both physically and mentally. Reducing the burden for patients goes a long way toward a positive experience in the diagnosis and treatment process.

By Evan Dorian
May 19, 2026

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery hosts first facial synkinesis education symposium

Patients experiencing various facial paralysis conditions gathered to exchange knowledge and undergo treatment at the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery clinic at Vanderbilt Health’s One Hundred Oaks campus

By Evan Dorian
May 19, 2026

Service and Scholarships: Clarksville Volunteer Auxiliary recognizes VolunTeen graduates

The Grace P. Ford Scholarship, established in 2005 by the Clarksville Volunteer Auxiliary, has awarded more than $337,000 in scholarships to students who have volunteered at the hospital.

By Sandra Wooten
May 18, 2026

Great Saves event reunites patients with medical teams who saved their lives

Though the event has been hosted by various units in recent years, this was the first VUH-wide Great Saves event. The event was specifically scheduled to celebrate National Nurses Week to honor the work nurses do every day.

By Matt Batcheldor
May 18, 2026

Food insecurity persists among many Tennessee families, new polling shows

The findings come from the latest analysis of the Vanderbilt Child Health Poll fielded annually by researchers at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt — and again show a persistent trend of food insecurity among Tennessee families.

By Jake Lowary