VUMC People

September 2, 2020

Telehealth team wins Elevate Team Award

“In a time of crisis and uncertainty, the Telehealth team quickly adapted to the changing guidelines and mobilized the organization to establish a robust and effective way to reach and serve our patients in their homes.”

By Jill Clendening
August 28, 2020

From organizing ugly sweater parties to serving as a guide for new international students, Jennifer Craker does it all.

“I’ve worked in four institutions with a ton of people in a role like hers, and I’ve never encountered anyone even close to her caliber.”

By Nancy Humphrey
August 27, 2020

Leverett named chief of Section of Breast Imaging

Reagan Leverett, MD, MS, associate professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences and medical director of Vanderbilt Breast Imaging Services, has been named chief of the Section of Breast Imaging, a position she previously held on an interim basis.

By Kelsey Herbers
August 17, 2020

Rathmell named chair of Department of Medicine

After serving as interim chair since Jan. 1, Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, Cornelius Abernathy Craig Professor of Medicine, has been named chair of the Department of Medicine in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Physician-in-Chief for the Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital and Clinics.

By John Howser
Jeanne Yeatman, MBA, MOM, RN, CMTE, EMT, has been named interim chief nursing officer of VWCH.
August 6, 2020

Yeatman named interim chief nursing officer for VWCH

Jeanne Yeatman, MBA, MOM, RN, CMTE, EMT, associate nursing officer and executive director of Vanderbilt LifeFlight, has been named interim chief nursing officer of Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH).

By Matt Batcheldor
July 30, 2020

Second quarter 2020 DAISY Awards honor four extraordinary nurses

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries.

By Matt Batcheldor
July 30, 2020

Iams honored by National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Wade Iams, MD, MSCI, assistant professor of Medicine, is the recipient of a National Comprehensive Cancer Network Foundation Young Investigator Award.
By Tom Wilemon
July 29, 2020

Kirabo receives award from American Heart Association

Annet Kirabo, DVM, MSc, PhD, assistant professor of Medicine and Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, is receiving the 2020 Harry Goldblatt Award for Early Career Investigators from the American Heart Association (AHA).
By Matt Batcheldor
July 23, 2020

Parker-Danley named Patient Education director as Stiles retires

Lori Anne Parker-Danley, PhD, has been named the new director of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Patient Education, effective Aug. 1.
By Jill Clendening
July 23, 2020

Rice named to new leadership role for VICTR operations

Todd Rice, MD, MSc, has been appointed vice president for Clinical Trial Innovation and Operations in the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR).
By Bill Snyder
July 16, 2020

Richmond steps down as associate director for Research Education for VICC

After serving 16 years as associate director for Research Education at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), Ann Richmond, PhD, Ingram Professor of Cancer Research, is stepping down from the leadership post.
By Tom Wilemon
July 16, 2020

Brooks, Adams to lead VUMC advisory boards

Grammy Award-winning country music artist Kix Brooks is the new chair of Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt Advisory Board, taking over for outgoing chair Allison DeMarcus. Louise Adams, who succeeds Judge Les Smith, was recently named the chair of the Vanderbilt Eye Institute (VEI) Advisory Board.
By Nancy Humphrey
July 13, 2020

Racial Equity Task Force co-chairs named

Three co-chairs have been named to lead a new Racial Equity Task Force, which is charged with identifying barriers to and opportunities for achieving racial equity at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM).
By VUMC News and Communications
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