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January 21, 2026

New study finds that deaf children with cochlear implants read well, despite weak speech sound processing

Vanderbilt Health researchers report that many prelingually deaf children who use cochlear implants achieve age-typical language and reading comprehension.

January 21, 2026

Medical Assistant Trainee Program team honored for success in training, retaining

Innovative partnership delivers high retention and fills critical staffing gaps across Vanderbilt Health clinics

Traumatic brain injury patient Mark Ogorodnik. (photo by Donn Jones)
January 20, 2026

From tragedy to triumph: How a 6-year-old beat the odds after a devastating brain injury

A fall from a tree left Mark Ogorodnik fighting for his life. Thanks to faith, family and cutting-edge neurocritical care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, his story became a testament to resilience and hope.

January 20, 2026

Master of Science in Applied Clinical Informatics program accepting applications

This completely virtual program provides a 36-credit-hour curriculum over 21 months, with a coursework-intensive first year followed by a practicum and a mentored capstone project.

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January 20, 2026

VIGH, Ugandan partners land grant to study bunyaviruses in Tennessee and Uganda

Bunyaviruses can lead to many illnesses, ranging from mild fevers to serious and sometimes deadly diseases such as hemorrhagic fevers and encephalitis in both children and adults.

Darcelle Skeete Burgess, JD, MHA, CHC, CHPC
January 20, 2026

Darcelle Skeete Burgess named director of HIPAA Privacy Office

She succeeds Terri Hartman, the long-time director of the program, who retired Oct. 31.