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Vanderbilt Health We’re in this with you, to help you get the care you need, safely. Everyone wears a mask – patients, visitors, doctors, nurses and staff.

Vanderbilt Health has restarted surgeries, procedures and clinic visits that were paused or delayed. Safety is our top priority, with measures that follow – and in some cases exceed – local, state and CDC public health recommendations. We’re sanitizing rooms between each patient, and cleaning public spaces frequently throughout the day. We’re checking everyone for fever and symptoms before they enter our facilities. We’ve spaced chairs in waiting areas, limited the number who can ride elevators at once and made other changes so we can keep a safe (6 feet) physical distance. And telehealth visits may be an option if you and your doctor agree it is right for your care. More info at VanderbiltHealth.com/ KeepingSafe

09/18/2025

In late 2021, Amanda Atkins developed a cough that wouldn't go away. A chest X-ray revealed a lung disease that lead to inflammation and scarring of her lungs. “It was a transplant or nothing,” she said.

Amanda, who lives in Atlanta, visited Nashville and the Vanderbilt Transplant Center looking for the best place for her lung transplant. "I felt so cared for immediately," she said. "It sounded like they had my back. It sounded like a team of people was there for me."

Amanda's successful transplant was one of a record 99 lung transplants at the Vanderbilt Transplant Center in 2024. Now, she is back to work at , and enjoying her life alongside her dog, family and friends. And she's sharing her story to give hope to those in need of a transplant, while also giving thanks to her organ donor, who made it possible. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cHDs0N

Medical Center North turns 100 today.When it opened on Sept. 16, 1925, it was the entire medical center — hospital rooms...
09/16/2025

Medical Center North turns 100 today.

When it opened on Sept. 16, 1925, it was the entire medical center — hospital rooms, operating suites, research labs and classrooms all under one roof.

Generations of medical care teams trained and worked here. Families came through its doors for births, surgeries, checkups and emergencies. Some of the most important advances in medicine started inside these walls.

As we mark this milestone in Nashville’s medical history, we invite you to reflect on what this building has meant to our community.

Learn more about its legacy in the link in our comments:

Fall is in the air — and on our dining tables. Farmers markets and local farmstands have plenty of produce to offer as w...
09/10/2025

Fall is in the air — and on our dining tables. Farmers markets and local farmstands have plenty of produce to offer as we shift from summer’s hot-season fruits to the earthy autumn vegetables and greens that are coming into season. See the link in the comments for a guide to what’s in season each month during autumn.

Breastfeeding provides so many benefits for babies and mothers, but it doesn’t always come naturally for either. Here’s ...
09/09/2025

Breastfeeding provides so many benefits for babies and mothers, but it doesn’t always come naturally for either. Here’s a guide to help you breastfeed with confidence. See the link in the comments to read these helpful tips.

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center performed a record number of solid organ transplants in fiscal year 2025, with 918 life...
09/09/2025

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center performed a record number of solid organ transplants in fiscal year 2025, with 918 lifesaving procedures among its adult and pediatric programs. The adult program performed a record 859 transplants, and the pediatric program completed a record 59 transplants during that time frame.

It takes a village to work on a single transplant -- about 150 people involved in each one. Thank you to all the hard-working individuals who have allowed us to continually raise the bar, as well as the patients who entrust us with their care.

Read more details in the link in our comments.

Some diagnoses take longer than they should. For Lainey Mathis, it took years.She came to Vanderbilt Health exhausted, i...
09/04/2025

Some diagnoses take longer than they should. For Lainey Mathis, it took years.

She came to Vanderbilt Health exhausted, in pain and running out of options. In a neurosurgery waiting room, her husband recognized Dr. Ryan Lee and asked for his time. Lee listened closely and saw something others had missed.

He eventually diagnosed Chiari malformation: tissue at the base of the brain that blocks the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Later, Lee performed a surgery Lainey needed. Hours after the procedure, she walked again.

Lainey was among the first patients treated through Vanderbilt Health’s Hydrocephalus, Chiari and CSF Disorders Center. The center is one of few in the region focused specifically on cerebrospinal fluid conditions, providing coordinated care for patients who often struggle to find answers.

“There are physicians who are interested in diseases,” said Dr. Reid Thompson. “And there are physicians who are interested in people. Ryan is both.”

Read the full story in the comments below.

One minute, Valerie was fine. The next, she couldn’t remember her dog’s name, all thanks to a meningioma brain tumor.On ...
09/03/2025

One minute, Valerie was fine. The next, she couldn’t remember her dog’s name, all thanks to a meningioma brain tumor.

On December 11, 2022, Valerie had her first episode.
She became overwhelmingly hot and couldn’t verbally communicate or mentally process anything, aside from knowing something wasn’t right. She called her husband, Ryan, who was touring as a musician. He could immediately tell something was wrong and called 911. Paramedics came, determined it was not a stroke, and asked if she wanted to go to the hospital. By that time, she was feeling fine and her friends were there, so she declined.

A few months later, another episode occurred and Valerie made an appointment to see her Vanderbilt Health primary care physician. Brain scans were ordered and she was immediately booked for an appointment with Dr. Reid Thompson. She learned she had a meningioma, a type of brain tumor. Dr. Thompson determined that it was growing in the language part of her brain. Ryan was terrified at the start of the appointment, but “when Dr. Thompson walked in, it was like an immediate feeling of ‘this guy knows exactly what he’s doing and what he’s talking about.’ ”

Valerie said Vanderbilt Health “really treated me like a person and now, back to life.” Valerie has since recovered well. She and Ryan are determined more than ever, to live a life of gratitude — to not take any moment for granted.

Thank you, Valerie, for sharing photos from your journey.

“Even the small things, like a warm blanket or a kind word, can make a big difference,” says Termeka, a care partner in ...
09/02/2025

“Even the small things, like a warm blanket or a kind word, can make a big difference,” says Termeka, a care partner in the post-anesthesia care unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital.

Termeka supports patients as they wake up from surgery, helping them feel safe, seen and cared for. She also partners closely with nurses and anesthesia staff to monitor recovery and ensure every detail is handled.

“Vanderbilt is invested in my growth. That keeps me motivated.” Termeka is pursuing a degree in surgical technology while continuing to provide hands-on care in one of the hospital’s busiest recovery areas.

We were honored to see our health care team recognized for all they do to advance cancer research and save lives, during...
08/29/2025

We were honored to see our health care team recognized for all they do to advance cancer research and save lives, during the Stand Up To Cancer national broadcast earlier this month. 💙

On a spring night in 1987, first responders in Wilson County encountered a scene among the worst they'd ever see. What t...
08/28/2025

On a spring night in 1987, first responders in Wilson County encountered a scene among the worst they'd ever see. What they found was a high school boy, Mike Harper, still in the seat of a wrecked car, impaled by a 6-inch-thick fence post. The uninterrupted path of that post went through the trunk of the car, through the back seat, then through the boy's body in the front passenger seat, and hit the dash.

But Mike Harper didn’t die that night. His became one of the most amazing stories of survival in the history of Vanderbilt University Medical Center. And he remembers it all. https://bit.ly/3ZqbrWe

More than 80,000 people will be diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2025, according to the American Cancer Society. Staging...
08/26/2025

More than 80,000 people will be diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2025, according to the American Cancer Society. Staging, which indicates how advanced a cancer is, helps determine the best course of treatment for patients. Click on the link in the comments to read about how doctors and pathologists figure out bladder cancer staging and treatment.

“When patients leave stronger than when they arrived, I know I’ve made a difference.”Antonietta (“Nina”), a care partner...
08/26/2025

“When patients leave stronger than when they arrived, I know I’ve made a difference.”

Antonietta (“Nina”), a care partner in the orthopedic unit of our Critical Care Tower, supports patients with compassion, with everything from lab draws to mobility.

“What I love most about working at Vanderbilt is the sense of purpose and community I feel every day,” she said. “I’m proud to be part of a place where my work is valued and I can make a real impact.”

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