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December 19, 2023

Cancer changed Jack Cawthon’s tune, so he found new ways to voice his gratitude

Multiple bouts with cancer and a total laryngectomy have curbed Jack Cawthon’s ability to sing, but not his spirit.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Monica Elnekaveh hugs her daughter Eleanor, who is wearing a gauze cap to keep the adhesive-attached electrodes and wires in place during a 72-hour ambulatory electroencephalogram (EEG), used in the diagnosis of epilepsy, head injury and other brain disorders. (photo courtesy of Monica Elnekaveh)
November 29, 2023

Nonprofits support quest to cure childhood epilepsy

Monica Joanna Elnekaveh was doing everything she could to learn what was causing her 18-month-old daughter’s developmental issues. Her relentless quest to find answers eventually led her to Vanderbilt investigative neurologist Jing-Qiong (Katty) Kang, MD, PhD.

By Bill Snyder
November 14, 2023

Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance Lunch and Learn series presents “Memos to a Mentor,” Nov. 30

By VUMC News and Communications
November 14, 2023

Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance Lunch and Learn series presents “Edge for Scholars Grant Resources,” Nov. 28

By VUMC News and Communications
November 13, 2023

Shade Tree Clinic holiday drive seeks donations

By VUMC News and Communications
Members of the Nurse Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee volunteered at the Health Sciences Academy at Pearl-Cohn High School in North Nashville, including (front row, from left) Sim Birdsong, Lynae Carlson, Constance Dotye, (back row, from left) Brittany Ewin, Brenda Reed, Rachel Kromer, L. Rochelle Symlar, Mamie Williams, Marsha Sesay, LaSheryl Brown, Amber White, Marilyn Dubree, and James Hawley.
November 9, 2023

VUMC again collaborating to bring nursing education to Metro Schools

For the second year, Vanderbilt nurses are collaborating with Metro Nashville Public Schools to mentor high school students to become medical assistants or care partners who have identified a future goal of being a registered nurse.

By Matt Batcheldor
November 6, 2023

Christmas Village, benefiting the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, is one of the oldest philanthropic events in Nashville. For many, it has been a family tradition for generations.

A story of love, and loss, and shopping
By Danny Bonvissuto
November 3, 2023

Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance presenting Equity & Engagement Cafe, Nov. 7

By VUMC News and Communications
November 2, 2023

Nashville schools receive national award — thanks to Vanderbilt Health program

By VUMC News and Communications
October 6, 2023

Build-out begins on final floors of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt expansion

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt continues to grow to new heights. As part of the ongoing four-floor expansion of Monroe Carell, a temporary crane alongside the pediatric facility’s building signifies a move toward the final phases of the project.
By Christina Echegaray
October 3, 2023

Directorships honor leaders, philanthropic partners

Nineteen leaders have been named as holders of directorships at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Doug Campbell
September 29, 2023

Educational event zooms in on complex world of microbes

More than 100 children and their families attended the sixth annual MEGAMicrobe community science recently at Gower Elementary School in Nashville.
By Bill Snyder
August 24, 2023

VUMC Nursing brings wellness initiative to Nashville Public Library’s Hadley Park branch

A group of Vanderbilt nurses recently teamed up with the Hadley Park branch of the Nashville Public Library for a day of new wellness initiatives — including sharing health education information, raising awareness of health risks, and demonstrating healthy oral care habits to the community of North Nashville.
By Matt Batcheldor
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