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January 2, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘He works in a very busy ED caring for multiple patients in a high-stress, fast-paced environment, but even so, he made time to go above and beyond.’

Thomas Barringer, BSN, RN, works in the Emergency department at Vanderbilt University Hospital. He is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
January 2, 2026

Division of Animal Care leader Jeanne Wallace to retire

At Vanderbilt Health, Wallace recruited and built a team of veterinarians and operations managers to provide a high-quality animal care program to support researchers with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University.

By John Howser
December 31, 2025

From medical-surgical nursing to behavioral health, Greyson Hammons finds her calling in helping patients heal

Hammons, a 2025 Patient and Family Choice Award recipient, was honored for her compassion.

By Jessica Pasley
Catherine Phillips, MD
December 31, 2025

Vanderbilt’s Catherine Phillips is among ‘Forty Under 40’ radiologists for 2025

The online magazine called Philips “a visionary leader in academic radiology whose impact spans clinical excellence, operational innovation and educational advancement.”

By Bill Snyder and Derek Scancarelli
December 31, 2025

Experts stress importance of vitamin K to prevent bleeding in newborns

Nearly a decade ago, neonatologists at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt noticed a VKDB diagnosis uptick and called for a state and national tracking system.

By Jessica Pasley
Taylor Swift, longtime friend of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, is pictured here at the 2016 grand opening of the hospital’s Seacrest Studios.
December 30, 2025

Taylor Swift spreads hope to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt with recent gifts

By Jessica Pasley
December 30, 2025

Academy for Excellence in Clinical Medicine adds 27 new members

The AECM was formed in 2021 to “honor exemplary clinicians who combine humanism, professionalism and a passion for patient care with a scholarly approach to improving patient health and establish a community of leaders to promote clinical excellence.”
December 23, 2025

Vanderbilt Health performs record number of adult and pediatric heart transplants during 2025

As in prior years, the success of Vanderbilt Health’s transplant program is a testament to the greatness of individuals and innovations alike and to the tremendous power of teamwork.
By Matt Batcheldor
December 23, 2025

Year in Review 2025: A year of accomplishments, milestones for Vanderbilt Health

The following is a roundup of the news that made headlines at Vanderbilt Health in 2025.
By Doug Campbell
December 23, 2025

Year in Review 2025: Several national rankings recognize Vanderbilt Health

During the past year, Vanderbilt Health placed highly in several national rankings and was honored with numerous awards.
By Doug Campbell
December 23, 2025

Year in Review 2025: Appointments strengthen Medical Center’s missions

By Doug Campbell
December 23, 2025

Annet Kirabo named “Top Scholar” in hypertension

By Bill Snyder
December 22, 2025

Meg Rush and her storied career of caring for children celebrated

For Rush, the most meaningful part of her journey has been the people — the children, their families, and the faculty, staff and trainees with whom she has worked over the years. 
By Christina Echegaray