Welcome to new MyVUMC readers at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
This edition of MyVUMC is reaching several hundred new readers: the employees of Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital who became Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) employees last week. View...
VUMC performs its first transplant using rehabilitated lungs
Rebecca Milligan was fighting to stay alive, but time was running out. In February, her pulmonologist told her that her lungs were failing and she had maybe six months to live. The 62-year-old from Palmer, Tennessee, was placed on the transplant list at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, but finding the right lungs for her was a challenge. View...
New Physician Spotlight: Peter Morone, Department of Neurological Surgery
"He is a gifted surgeon with a great passion for technical excellence. He is focused on treating patients with complex skull base tumors -- some of the most challenging neurosurgical problems. He is equally passionate about research and training the next generation of neurological surgeons." View...
Volunteer gardeners bring creativity, imagination and fine motor skills to rehabilitation patients
The team helped liven up Stallworth's courtyard by planting sweet potato vines, basil, daisies, roses, mint, rosemary and oregano. View...
Nominations open for Hidden VUMC Figures; deadline is Aug. 15
Nominations are solicited from the entire VUMC community. The chosen employee honorees must have contributed in a substantive manner to the success of the Medical Center. View...
Back to school means children are back on the streets. How to keep road scholars safe.
Every day in the United States more than 40 children are hit by cars while walking. As schools welcome back students this month, drivers need to be on alert for increased foot traffic to help ensure their safety. View...
VUMC in the news
A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center. View...