May 20, 2021

Effective end of the day on Friday, May 21, the COVID-19 vaccination site in Light Hall on VUMC's main campus will be closed. View...

Ceremonies honor 2021 graduates


Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2021 were held Saturday, May 15. Here is a roundup from the School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Graduate School. View...

New policy outlines how patients' belongings, valuables are handled


VUMC is in the process of implementing a new policy governing how the institution handles patients' belongings and valuables. The new policy will replace a patchwork of practices and policies previously in place across various VUMC departments, locations and entities. View...

Churchwell looking forward to transition, new challenges


Andre Churchwell, MD, has worn many hats -- literally and figuratively -- during his 30-year association with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. View...

Marcus Trammell almost died on his way to pick up some pandemic takeout. A year later, his amazing rehab journey continues.


In April 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic had just begun, and Marcus Trammell was planning to swing by his friend's East Nashville restaurant, Dino's Bar and Grill, to pick up some dinner. Trammell was waiting in a turn lane on Gallatin Road, preparing to pull into the parking lot at Dino's, when he nearly died. View...

Children's Way driveway between South Garage and Children's Hospital to be closed May 22


On May 22, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., there will a road closure in the driveway between Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and the South Garage (between Children's Way and Pierce Avenue). View...

Gifts from Friends spring items now on sale


Gifts from Friends thank you cards are now for sale in The Friends Shop at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Cards are designed by former and current patients, and proceeds support the Friends of Children's Hospital organization. View...

Survey Sparks: Medication reconciliation


Part of a series of Joint Commission readiness tips. For more information, go to: https://www.vumc.org/mysite/ View...