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July 19, 2018

Grant to develop ways to measure medical mistrust in African-American men

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been awarded a two-year, $250,000 grant by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to develop new ways to measure trust in African-American men as it relates to health care.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 14, 2018

Abdulahad named Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer for Medical Center

By John Howser
June 14, 2018

Hyundai Hope on Wheels keeps cancer research support rolling

Debra Friedman, MD, director of the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, has been awarded a $100,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels Impact Award. The grant was celebrated in a “handprint ceremony” with Hyundai representatives on June 12.

By Christina Echegaray
June 14, 2018

Lung cancer patients and advocates visit VUMC research labs

A group of young lung cancer patients and their family members recently toured research laboratories at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) to learn how investigators are working to find better therapies and possibly a cure for the disease.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 7, 2018

Raising awareness

Former NFL quarterback and two-time Pro Bowler Marc Bulger recently visited with patients and families at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 21, 2018

An Army doctor’s appeal: “People in Iraq need medical books — can you help?” The response from Vanderbilt was overwhelming.

VUMC gastroenterologist Terence “T.A.” Smith wanted to help an Iraqi colleague at a small clinic. Vanderbilt donors responded with dozens of boxes of books.

By Jessica Pasley
May 3, 2018

Iroquois Steeplechase ready to ride on May 12

The Iroquois Steeplechase, Nashville’s iconic sporting event benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, has named its honorary co-chairs and child ambassador for the 2018 race set for Saturday, May 12.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 3, 2018

Preds proud

Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital’s newborn nursery showed its Nashville Predators Pride as they welcomed two of the team’s newest fans just in time for the NHL playoffs.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 1, 2018

Newborn Nursery home to Preds’ youngest fans

Tiny babies dreaming of Lord Stanley's Cup.
By Tavia Smith
April 19, 2018

Friends & Fashion raises funds in style for Children’s Hospital

Current and former patients of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt walked the runway alongside professional models at the annual Friends & Fashion event at Music City Center April 9.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 12, 2018

Entertainers’ support strengthens VICC melanoma research efforts

Henry Paul and Dave Robbins, members of country music group BlackHawk, as well as southern rock band The Outlaws, recently donated $40,000 to Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) in support of melanoma research. Since 2006, the band members have generated more than $100,000 for VICC.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 5, 2018

Change positions Department of Urologic Surgery for sustained growth

Beginning July 1, Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Urologic Surgery, which is currently housed within the Medical Center’s Section of Surgical Sciences, will become an independent department.
By John Howser
March 22, 2018

Dierks Bentley receives first star on Children’s Hospital’s “Walk of Champions”

Multi-platinum entertainer and longtime supporter of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Dierks Bentley recently received the first star on the hospital’s newly created “Walk of Champions,” presented by Live Nation.
By VUMC News and Communications