Community & Giving Archive — Page 3 of 35

March 9, 2026

High school students explore health careers during afternoon of experiential learning

Leaders from across Vanderbilt Health operations and clinical departments participated as panelists and tour stops for this group.

March 2, 2026

Strive is back! Teen volunteers return to Monroe Carell this summer. Applications due March 6

See where former Strive volunteers are today. Deadline to apply for Summer 2026 is March 6.

February 25, 2026

From NIL to MIL: Vanderbilt launches mentorship-focused partnership with Iris Medical Group

The MIL — “Mentorship Influences Lives” — approach aims to cultivate meaningful mentorship relationships with local business leaders and provide a bite-sized “mini-internship” so young athletes can learn-by-doing in the various industries they are representing.

John Bailey (courtesy/Sallie Bailey)
February 10, 2026

Wife of cholangiocarcinoma patient makes gift in honor of husband

After moving to Nashville in 2011, Sallie and John chose Vanderbilt Health for their care because they valued being part of a teaching hospital.

(courtesy of Butterfly Records)
January 16, 2026

Dolly Parton honors milestone birthday by giving back to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Proceeds from release of new rendition of “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” to benefit Monroe Carell.

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