VUMC People Archive — Page 15 of 79
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October 31, 2025
My doctor told me I have cancer. Why did I feel so relieved? It’s weird, but I have my reasons. Hear me out.
My wife summed it up: “You’re the happiest person I ever heard of who just found out he has cancer.” -
October 29, 2025
Dwight Towler named new director of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
The division includes approximately 40 faculty and 50 staff members, and is consistently recognized for its excellence in comprehensive clinical care. -
October 29, 2025
Alice Coogan to retire; Adam Seegmiller to succeed as chair of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
The Department of PM&I continues to be one of the leading and most innovative of its kind in the nation. -
October 23, 2025
John Seibert to continue serving community through Department of Otolaryngology’s partnership with Nashville General Hospital
Seibert was officially reappointed to Nashville General in October. -
October 20, 2025
Three VUMC leaders elected to the National Academy of Medicine
With more than 2,400 members, the NAM (formerly the Institute of Medicine) collaborates closely with its peer academies, the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering, to provide independent and authoritative advice on matters of science, technology and health nationally and globally. -
October 16, 2025
DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Shanda is the kind of nurse who changes lives, not just through her skill but through her heart.’
Shanda Bridges, RN, works in the Neurological Intensive Care unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners. -
October 16, 2025
DAISY Award spotlight: ‘If we hadn’t had her at the ER visit when we got the initial diagnosis, I am not sure what I would have done.’
Nicole Meador, RN, works in the Emergency Department at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.