VUMC People Archive — Page 1 of 79

September 9, 2026

25 years ago, Jill Grandas’ actions on 9/11 helped save a baby girl’s life. Last week, they met.

A donor liver needed to get from Vanderbilt to a hospital in Texas to save 6-month-old Kareena’s life. The problem: In the wake of the terrorist attacks, there were no planes flying.

Melinda Aldrich, PhD, MPH
September 9, 2026

Melinda Aldrich to receive 2026 Ethos Award from UC Santa Cruz

The awards celebrate individuals whose vision, leadership and dedication have made a meaningful impact in their professions, in society, within the university community, and across the globe.

September 4, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I’m certain that Miss Holly’s warmth and reassurance greatly assisted in my wife’s speedy recovery.’

Holly Bobo, RN, works in the Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt Bedford County Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

September 4, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She brought a calm and comforting energy that made one of the worst experiences of our lives feel survivable.’

Carsen Hessler, RN, is a Nurse Resident in the Trauma ICU in the Critical Care Tower. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

September 4, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘The compassion she showed the patient and family was remarkable.’

Ellen Raymond, BSN, RN, works in the Intensive Care unit at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

September 2, 2026

Peter Embí named Director of the National Library of Medicine at NIH

Vanderbilt Health informatics leader will head the world’s largest biomedical library and the nation’s leading funder of biomedical informatics and data science research.