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10/12/2026

Patsy had no known heart condition when a spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, caused a serious heart attack in October 2024. After two weeks at Vanderbilt University Hospital, she joined a support group led by Lauren, a social worker at Vanderbilt Health.

"Talking with the other women who have had heart attacks and especially my type of heart attack, it's helped me to not feel so alone," Patsy said.

Her group, along with another for adults with congenital heart disease, became a virtual art circle. Patients quilt, crochet, cross-stitch and paint at home, then send their work to be displayed at the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute. Patsy made a quilt with a heart at its center. ❤️

Read the full story in the comments.

10/08/2026

Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital has moved to Epic, an electronic health record system that connects our care teams with the rest of Vanderbilt Health.

For patients, that means the care team at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital now has a more complete picture of someone’s medical history and past care.

Our teams spent months training and preparing for the switch. Experienced Epic users and technical experts are on hand throughout the hospital as everyone settles into the new system.

Learn more in the comments below.

10/08/2026

It’s not talked about much, but postpartum urinary incontinence is common. Many women leak or have trouble controlling their urination in the weeks and months after giving birth. The problem sometimes gets better with time, and sometimes treatment is needed. See the link in the comments to know what to expect.

10/07/2026

This year’s Greater Nashville Heart Walk raised more than $1.5 million in its fight against heart disease and stroke. More than $93,000 of that total came from 86 Vanderbilt Health teams.

The annual walk, organized by the American Heart Association and sponsored in part by Vanderbilt Health, drew thousands to Geodis Park on Sept. 27. The event raises awareness and funds for research, advocacy and CPR training to combat heart disease and stroke.

10/06/2026

The mother-to-be in your life needs help to have a healthy, happy pregnancy. That’s where you come in.

When your partner is expecting, her body will be constantly changing for 40 weeks. So will her energy level, her moods, her appetite and more. Click the link in the comments for seven important ways the non-pregnant partner can support a healthy pregnancy.

10/05/2026

On July 5, after three years of dialysis, Harold got the call he'd been waiting for: a kidney was available.

Harold, who has lived with HIV for nearly 40 years, became the first patient at Vanderbilt Health to receive a kidney from an HIV-positive donor. Transplants like his help people living with HIV get an organ sooner and free up other organs for patients still waiting.

"I'm grateful to the donor and their family for making that decision," Harold said.

Today his HIV is controlled, his lab numbers look good and he's planning trips out West and into the mountains. "I'm feeling great," he said.

In Harold's words, he's "just lucky to have a second chance."

Read his full story at the link in the comments below.

10/01/2026

We 💙 Rounds at the Sounds! Thank you to all our employees and their families who came out to spend the day with us.

09/30/2026

Blood cancer occurs when there is out-of-control growth among the cells that form the blood. The three main categories of blood cancers include leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. A Vanderbilt Health blood cancer specialist explains these types in the link in the comments.

09/24/2026

If you have been newly diagnosed with coronary artery disease, have been told you are at risk for a heart attack, or have had your first heart attack, see the link in the comments for some helpful strategies for dealing with heart disease.

09/22/2026

Teenagers use social media heavily, for better or worse. Over time, we’ve learned of the harm it can cause to teens’ mental health – but there are some upsides to social media platforms, too. Parents, see the link in the comments to learn how to help your teen minimize its hazards and gain its benefits.

09/21/2026

Even if you enjoy good health, it’s wise to have a primary care provider. This person is the first point of contact for your medical care, and it’s an important role. See the link in the comments for more about the value of working with a primary care provider.

09/17/2026

More moms in Wilson County are getting through pregnancy and recovery from substance use disorder at the same time, without having to choose between the two.

That's why Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital is now part of Firefly, Vanderbilt Health's program for pregnant and postpartum women in recovery. Since expanding to Wilson County in May 2025, Firefly has served 27 patients here, working alongside the Vanderbilt Center for Women's Health Lebanon team and local recovery clinics.

"Firefly expansion has proven to be successful in many ways; for example, we are able to reach communities that would otherwise not be attainable to receive our services," said Kiva Crutcher, a certified peer recovery specialist in Lebanon. "I personally get to witness the transformation from addiction to recovery in the lives of prenatal and postnatal women who have struggled with opioid use disorder, substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder."

Every patient gets an individualized treatment plan, a peer recovery specialist and social worker, and prenatal care that continues without judgment, even while they're being treated for addiction elsewhere.

Learn more about Firefly in the comments below.

09/17/2026

There are several pathways to a kidney donation. It takes a specialized team to make the right one happen. Rachel learned this during her astonishing quest for a new kidney.

She was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease about 30 years ago, and told she would eventually need a kidney transplant. But due to a complicated medical history, finding a kidney that was the right match for her proved to be very difficult. None of her family and friends who got tested as potential living donors for her were a match. Rachel joined the wait list for a kidney from a deceased donor, but knew that her chances of finding a well-matched kidney this way were small. And due to a blood clotting disorder, dialysis was not a good temporary solution for her failing kidney.

Rachel’s care team at the Vanderbilt Living Kidney Program knew her situation was ominous. They arranged a “paired exchange” of kidneys. Rachel’s cousin had offered to donate a kidney to her, but she wasn’t a good match. The Vanderbilt team found a man in Ohio who also needed a kidney transplant; his wife wasn’t a good match for him, but she was for Rachel. The four patients formed a paired exchange: Rachel’s cousin would donate her kidney to the Ohio man, and the man’s wife would donate her kidney to Rachel.

Then the unexpected happened: A kidney that was a match for Rachel came from the national wait list, from a deceased donor. After years of searching for one perfect kidney, suddenly Rachel had the pick of two.

“I learned that … the whole process is a roller coaster ride of emotions,” Rachel said, “and it is most important to focus on getting the exact right kidney that was meant for me.”

Read the link in the comments to see what Rachel chose, and what advice she shares with others who need a kidney transplant.

09/09/2026

Night-shift nursing opportunities are currently available for those looking to deliver exceptional care in a supportive, flexible environment. Connect here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MFBX7yQU2E64PBLFM9h5q9GWdJzb4KtKkA5x9lNEbZNUOEJGU0NaSUpZOFdEQTZGOVdSQzcyWkhBRS4u

To address staffing gaps and better support nurse well-being, Vanderbilt Health Nursing created the Vanderbilt Staffing Collaborative. This innovative program offers flexible per diem and contract roles across multiple specialties. It also helps nurses expand their skills, experience a collaborative culture and transition into permanent roles.

Night-shift nursing opportunities are currently available for those looking to deliver exceptional care in a supportive, flexible environment. Connect at the link in comments.

06/18/2026

Thank you, Nashville Public Television! We’re proud of the transformative care our Vanderbilt Eye Institute experts deliver for our patients.

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