Heart transplant program among busiest in U.S.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center's heart transplant program is ranked No. 2 nationwide in volume for its combined adult and pediatric procedures, according to the most recent data released by Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN) in July. View...

Brown named to Academy for Women of Achievement

Katherine Brown, Ed.D., M.S.Ed., an occupational therapist with Vanderbilt Home Care Services, is one of the eight inspiring Nashville women who will be inducted into the YWCA's 2016 Academy for Women of Achievement on Oct. 6. View...

White Coat Ceremony marks start of medical school journey

Family members, friends and faculty gathered in Light Hall on July 29 to support the new Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) class during the school's annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony. View...

VUSN honors near-record number of students during pinning ceremonies

The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) recognized 360 students, one of the largest classes in its history, during pinning ceremonies Sunday at Vanderbilt's Langford Auditorium. View...

From My Southern Health: How to lighten the load with children's backpacks

Numbness, tingling or discomfort in the arms or legs may indicate an issue with the way your child is carrying his or her backpack. View...