The Women's Choice Award released its annual list of the Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) was recognized in nine categories.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center recently performed its first combined lung and liver transplant. Connie Rankin of Memphis, Tennessee, received the transplant, which involved dozens of specialists, including transplant teams for both organs. 

The fall is an especially busy time for Vanderbilt Health Employer Solutions' team of experienced nurses, who provide biometric screenings, vaccinations and health education to area employers.

While becoming nicotine-free should be a priority to prevent disease and premature death, it can be extremely difficult to quit these substances without assistance.

On Saturday, Dec. 9, 13 tornadoes ripped through middle Tennessee, carving a path of destruction through Nashville and surrounding areas. Here are some ways to assist families in need in Madison, Hendersonville, Gallatin and Clarksville and other communities.

The new orthopaedic spine clinic, helmed by spine surgeon Julian Lugo-Pico, MD, will provide new services to the residents of Coffee and Bedford County.

Employers create long-term value with their workforce when they act as good stewards of their employees.

An internationally recognized expert in kidney cancer, Dr. Rathmell will become the National Cancer Institute’s 17th director.

William Schaffner, MD, an infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains how the flu shot works to prevent serious and even life-threatening cases of the flu.

Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH), Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital (VBH) and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH) all received a fall 2023 safety grade of “A.”