Amanda Atkins is sharing her story to give hope to those facing a life-changing transplant and to give thanks to her organ donor who made it all possible.

This project will implement findings from a PCORI-funded study comparing clinic-based and telehealth models for controlling hypertension, leveraging evidence-based strategies to enhance patient care.

The Doctor of Audiology program topped the list of 74 contenders and the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program ranked above 282 others.

The competition came about through the efforts of the VWCH Patient and Family Advisory Council, which serves as a bridge between the hospital and the community.

Parkinson’s is best known for manifesting with a tremor, but patients may have up to four “cardinal features” that include muscle rigidity, slowing of movements and balance problems.

Toye plans to expand community outreach programs to educate patients and health care providers about pain management options.

A medical school facility — described as the “most complete of its kind in the South” — was constructed on the corner of Fifth and Elm streets in downtown Nashville. 150 years later, it's a powerhouse.