Vanderbilt implants Tennessee's first artificial heart

Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Cardiac Surgery Team performed Tennessee's first total artificial heart implantation on a 56-year-old man with congestive heart failure. View...

Clinic helps adults clarify true status of penicillin allergy

Two years ago when she was given a type of penicillin to fight off bacterial pneumonia, Kelly Cummins developed a rash, itching and shortness of breath. View...

Pets of VUMC 2018 -- Collection #7: Field and stream. Also yard and tub.

This is the seventh collection of photographs submitted by VUMC employees to the 2018 "VUMC Voice" Pet Photo Contest. If you have always wanted to see photos of dogs named Bean, Zappa and Lil' Wayne, we've got you covered. View...

"Vanderbilt Medicine": Our amazing skin

Skin is the human body's largest organ accounting for 8 pounds and 2 square meters on an adult. It is our fiercest protector, an impervious shield that plays a major role in keeping us alive. Since a substantial portion of our immune cells live in our skin, it teaches our body to fight off infections. View...

Elected-senators-only meeting of Faculty Senate set for Oct. 4

The Faculty Senate will have a meeting for all elected senators on Thursday, Oct. 4. View...

VUMC in the news

A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center. View...