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October 2, 2025

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital earns national 5-star cleanliness rating

The achievement acknowledges VBCH’s commitment to maintaining superior operational practices that support a clean and healthy environment for patient care.

By Kylie Avery
Country music star Kelsea Ballerini talks with patients during her visit to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. (photo by Donn Jones)
October 2, 2025

Country music star Kelsea Ballerini donates $100,000 to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and makes special appearance to visit patients and families

The gift, provided through Ballerini’s Feel Your Way Through Charitable Fund, will benefit the hospital’s efforts to keep the children of Tennessee and beyond safe.

By Christina Echegaray
Dan Roden, MD, chats with colleagues during a break in the symposium. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
October 1, 2025

Symposium honors personalized medicine leader Dan Roden

Roden is internationally known for his contributions to understanding arrhythmias and to the field of pharmacogenomics.

By Bill Snyder
Patient Niah Carver hugs facility dog Squid. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
October 1, 2025

Facility dog’s calming presence helps young heart patient cope with anxiety

Squid, 7, is a part of the Canine Clinicians Facility Dog Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. He provides support, comfort, motivation and care to patients and families.

By Jessica Pasley
September 30, 2025

Alvin Powers honored by Endocrine Society for his research in islet biology and diabetes

This award, which recognizes meritorious contributions to endocrinology research, is one of the Endocrine Society’s prestigious 2026 Laureate Awards.

By Jill Clendening
William Schaffner, MD. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
September 30, 2025

William Schaffner receives national honor for his vaccination, public health advocacy

The award honors medical school faculty members who have made major contributions to improving public health and health care.

By Bill Snyder
September 30, 2025

Gallery: Clip In 4 the Cure 2025

The high-energy fundraiser began in 2022 to raise money for cancer initiatives at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
September 30, 2025

Studies find connection between impaired musical rhythm abilities and developmental speech-language disorders 

Evidence showed that deficiency in musical rhythm perception is a “modest but consistent risk factor for developmental speech, language and reading disorders.”
By Evan Dorian
September 29, 2025

Keloid risk genes open door to better therapy

These raised scars tend to recur after surgical removal, and the effectiveness of alternative treatments is limited.
By Bill Snyder
September 26, 2025

Medical students lead and learn in the Global Neurosurgery program

They go beyond their own community to represent Vanderbilt University and VUMC in support of research and education efforts abroad.
By Evan Dorian
September 26, 2025

VUMC’s global neurosurgery program provides education, training and impact through collaborations with partners across continents 

The program seeks to both share and learn in its mission to enhance the neurological health of populations in low resourced settings.
By Evan Dorian
September 26, 2025

APP Critical Care Boot Camp draws attendees from across nation

The boot camp is a one-of-a-kind experience combining hands-on simulation, interdisciplinary panels and specialized expertise tailored to the evolving demands of critical care. 
By Kylie Avery
September 25, 2025

Clinical immunology Center of Excellence leaders named

The Federation’s Centers of Excellence are a global network of academic researchers that facilitates human immunology research collaboration and training opportunities.
By Bill Snyder