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Vanderbilt Health and UAB partner to help more clinicians use genomic medicine in everyday care
The project will create a genomic eConsult service that allows clinicians to ask practical questions about genetic testing and interpretation.
Longtime north Fargo apparel and embroidery business to close
Carla and Ron Sorvaag launched First Choice Apparel and Embroidery from their home basement in 1995. The couple plans to host a "retirement liquidation" sale at their store in Trollwood Village this month.
UND to train 15 graduate students in National Science Foundation program; focus on water, land conservation
The National Science Foundation Research Traineeship program focuses on training STEM graduate students in interdisciplinary or convergent research areas.
Persona 6 is real, coming to Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC, but that's about all we know
More information hopefully coming soon.
Essentia Health Urgent Care-Duluth welcomes Mariah Christensen
Mariah Christensen, a certified physician assistant practicing urgent care, is thrilled to join Essentia Health Urgent Care-Duluth.
Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Freddy and Cooper
Today’s first Dog of the Day is Freddy, submitted by Beth Piazza of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. “Freddy was adopted on Valentine’s Day of 2024 from the Nashville Humane Association. He is the cuddliest 90-pound lap dog.“ Today’s second Dog of the Day is Cooper, submitted by Brandie Taylor of Medicine. “Cooper is a 14 year old chocolate lab. He loves eating and going to get pup cups!” Freddy and Cooper were featured in the June 9, 2026, edition of MyVUMC News. To see the archived collection of Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day, go to: https://news.vumc.org/section/voice/pets-vumc/. Pet photos wanted! The Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day are posted to the Voice section of Vanderbilt Health News and included in regular editions of the MyVUMC News newsletter, which is published twice a week by Vanderbilt Health News and Communications. Now through July 6, we especially want to see photos of your pets enjoying spring and summer. That might be having fun at the lake or beach, hanging out in the backyard, lying on the couch, or in the case of a pet fish, just living the life aquatic (we’re not too strict about what constitutes enjoying spring and summer). If you have a pet picture you would like to send in for consideration, go to the submission form here and follow the guidelines.
E-bike safety; lung cancer treatment and prevention; keeping CMA Festival attendees safe; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
WKRN News 2 interviewed Jeffrey Upperman, MD, FACS, Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatric Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, about e-bike related injuries following the recent death of a Brentwood High student and a proposal to require safety training before students could ride a bike on a school campus in Williamson County. Fabien Maldonado, MD, MSc,Professor of Medicine and Thoracic Surgery, was on WTVF News Channel 5‘s live studio show, “Openline,” with host Ben Hall, to discuss lung cancer, treatment and prevention. WSMV’s “Today In Nashville” program hosted Vanderbilt LifeFlight paramedic/flight nurse practitioner Tony Smith to talk about safety for the CMA Festival. The New York Times reporter Carl Zimmer interviewed James Crowe, MD, Director of the Vanderbilt Center for Antibody Therapeutics, for a story about the race to find vaccines and treatments as Ebola spreads. The Vanderbilt Health News release about the pilot clinical trial conducted by Vanderbilt Health and Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc., that confirms the safety of ifetroban and supports the further development of the drug to prevent cancer metastasis, was picked up by Reuters, Stock Titan,and others. Women We Admire has named Lee Ann Liska, President and Chief Operating Officer, to its list of top women leaders of Nashville for 2026. Radiology Business, Aunt Minnie, Bioengineer, and Imaging Technology News covered the study from Consuelo Wilkins, MD, MSCI, the Mildred Thornton Stahlman Professor in Rural Health and professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine, that found Black and Hispanic people, while known to be far more apt to have dementia, are significantly less apt than other racial and ethnic groups to show Alzheimer’s pathology on brain scans. STAT News interviewed Deva Sharma, MD, Transfusion Medicine & Hematology-Oncology, for a story about more patients requesting unvaccinated blood and what it means for the medical system at large. Yahoo! Health reporter Korin Miller interviewed Gitanjali Srivastava, MD, Director of Obesity Medicine, for a story about how semaglutide and tirzepatide compare. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: NBC News (new COVID vaccinations); Medscape (pneumonia and sepsis); and CNN (protection from contagious viruses). Shelbyville Times-Gazette is repurposing Jessica Pasley’s July 2025 Vanderbilt Health News story on tick-borne illnesses as a front-page story.
Sanford Health to hold Native Americans with Stethoscopes event
Sanford Health of Bemidji will host its annual Native Americans with Stethoscopes health care career exploration event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.
Study finds link between neighborhood opportunity and mental health-related hospitalizations in youths
The study, published in the journal Psychiatric Services, is the first to examine relationships between neighborhood opportunity and specific mental health-related diagnoses and hospitalizations at a population level.
Study questions standard screening test for amputation risk in veterans
In a review of the electronic health records of more than 223,000 veterans treated at Veterans Health Administration facilities, the researchers found that even modest decreases in the normal ABI correlated with a higher risk of major adverse limb events (MALE) requiring intervention, including amputation and revascularization (treatment to restore blood flow).
Nistler College of Business and Public Administration dean search unsuccessful, to be relaunched
Provost Eric Link said in an update letter that he and the search committee will work out a timeline for relaunching the search after the committee chose not to select any candidate for the position.
A Pixel Watch 5 may have leaked from the most unlikely place yet
Google's next smartwatch leaked because someone lost a prototype in the Caribbean.
Vanderbilt ALS Research Center hosts second Reporting the Research event
Attendees gathered at Fat Bottom Brewing Company on May 20 for the event to raise awareness about the neurodegenerative disorder, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Vanderbilt Health study explores GLP-1 therapies to improve asthma outcomes in patients with obesity
The study is still recruiting participants. It will conclude in 2026 and provide insight for further investigations into the role GLP-1 agonists may offer in treating respiratory illnesses and overall immune responses.
Happy Harry's RibFest brings heat to summer entertainment lineup
“It’s probably our strongest four nights of entertainment," said Fargodome Director of Marketing & Sales Sarah Dykema.
From Awareness to Action: How Physicians Can Lead the Charge on Health Equity
From embedding equity into everyday practice to rebuilding trust with underserved communities, Monique Nugent, MD, MPH, outlines sustainable strategies for change.
Crow Wing SWCD to host free soil health events
The events will include soil health demonstrations led by soil health educators and field tours led by local farmers who are implementing soil health practices on their farms.
4 toughest opponents for Seahawks QB Sam Darnold in 2026
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is set to face four elite defenses in 2026 as he looks to help Seattle defend its Super Bowl win from last season.
Plain Talk: 'We have different views on politics and that's OK'
🔊 On this Plain Talk, recorded at the Blue Rider Bar in Minot, Public Service Commissioner Jill Kringstad talks data centers and utility rates, and Mayor Mark Jantzer discusses living with a 3% cap on spending.
Oxford honors Russell Rothman with prestigious professorship
The one-year professorship at Oxford University is awarded annually to a senior scholar “of the highest distinction” from the United States.
Vanderbilt Health researchers call for pandemic prevention
Government grants and contracts have supported the discovery of human antiviral antibodies; corporate partners are needed to develop them.
Iroquois Steeplechase saddles up to support pediatric health care
Annual sporting event benefits Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Lawrence Welk players brought wholesome entertainment to Rochester
The Mayo Civic Auditorium performances showed off a classic culture durinng counterculture years.
Vanderbilt Health-led team wins NIH Replication Prize for biobank data quality tool
The team measures how reliably data in large DNA biobanks reproduces previously published genetic findings.
Kelly Dooley to depart Vanderbilt Health to lead Department of Medicine at Brown
A national search will be conducted to identify Dooley’s successor as director of the Division of Infectious Diseases, and an interim director will be announced at a later date.
Photo Gallery: French surgeon who pioneered vocal cord repair visits Vanderbilt Health, observes seventh procedure
Marie, a physician from France who has spent over two decades honing the selective laryngeal reinnervation, presented at the second annual Robert H. Ossoff Lecture and was a guest in the operating room for Vanderbilt Health’s seventh such surgery.
Learning Health System holds 7th annual symposium
Co-sponsors of the Learning Health System (LHS) Symposium held May 14 at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center join keynote speaker Kevin High, MD, MS, (second from right), a leader in academic LHS for Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health. From left are Christiane Roumie, MD, MPH, Director of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VETWISE-LHS Center of Innovation, Cheryl Gatto, PhD, and Matthew Semler, MD, MSCI, from the Center for Learning Healthcare of the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, and, at far right, symposium Chair Sunil Kripalani, MD, MSc, Director of the Vanderbilt Center for Health Services Research. (photo by Susan Urmy) Recipients of the Operational Partner Award were honored at the May 14 Learning Health System (LHS) Symposium for their efforts, in partnership with the LHS academic initiative, to improve frontline patient care at Vanderbilt Health and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. (photo by Susan Urmy)
State softball tournament the final sports go-around for Thompson multi-sport standout Kya Hurst
Tommies take No. 5 seed into Thursday's Class B state tournament
A legacy built to last: Vanderbilt Health Patient Transport creates Charles "Pete" Marshall Legacy Award to recognize the best of its own
The award is named for Charles "Pete" Marshall, a long-tenured patient transporter who started a summer job at Medical Center North in 1981 after graduating from high school.
How Northwell Health Made Physician Well-Being a Business Priority
Jacqueline Moline, MD, MSc, shares insights on a systemwide approach that reframes physician well-being as a core operational priority rather than a standalone initiative.
How Northwell Health Made Physician Well-Being a Business Priority
Jacqueline Moline, MD, MSc, shares insights on a systemwide approach that reframes physician well-being as a core operational priority rather than a standalone initiative.
What Scientists Are Saying About the Future of Virus Control
New breakthroughs offer hope, yet global pandemic readiness remains a work in progress.
Did a Digital Lifestyle Intervention Improve Health-Related Quality of Life for Survivors of NSCLC?
They also elucidated barriers to patient recruitment for the intervention, which included “perceived low burden, low digital literacy, and uncertainty about needs after discharge."
Housing and business among top topics during Grand Forks City Council candidate forum
Three wards are up for election during this year's primary in June, with two contested races for Ward 2 and Ward 4 and one uncontested race for Ward 6.
Local View: What flies in pro wrestling too often flies in politics
From the column: "Pro wrestling only rewrites its storylines, not everyone else’s history."
Central's Jacie Reardon embraces chaos of multi-sport spring, enters state among top throwers
Reardon is ranked top-three in the discus, shot put and javelin ahead of this week's state meet.
Fargo Theatre field trips are more than just entertainment for kids
Each year, Fargo's iconic theater brings history of the venue, the city and the entertainment industry to life for students.
Trailhead Cannabis dispensary is open for business
Trailhead Cannabis is a family-owned dispensary that opened in late April next to Highway 371 by Brainerd and is looking to break the stigma of cannabis use.
Seesaw rulings on Texas’ smokeable hemp ban is bad for business, retailers say
KVII serves the Amarillo, Texas and Panhandle region with local news, sports and weather for the city and surrounding towns, including Canyon, Hereford, Borger, Pampa, Dalhart, Dumas, Childress, Perryton, Clarendon, Texas; Guymon, Oklahoma; and Clovis, Portales, Tucumcari, New Mexico.
North Dakota Rural Health Awards recipients named
Dr. Erika Stein of Northwood Deaconess Health Center and Shawnda Schroeder of the UND Department of Indigenous Health are among the awardees.
Does Rochester need a new entertainment venue?
A feasibility study is underway for a performing arts center, but what does Rochester already have and what does the city need?
Opportunities at SWCTE: health science students are filling the gap
Working with 36 local businesses, SWCTE's health science students are getting professional experience.
Lions vs. Bears Thanksgiving Day kickoff time, network announced
The Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears will meet on Thanksgiving Day. Kickoff time and TV info was released.
Vanderbilt Health Hospitals receive Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Five-Star Overall Quality Ratings
These hospitals were awarded Five-Star ratings for overall quality of care for 2026, placing Vanderbilt Health’s hospitals among the top 12% in the nation for overall performance.
School of Medicine graduates ready to make positive changes in health care
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduates were challenged to maintain perspective: What is routine for the clinician is extraordinary for the patient.
NSF Releases 2026 Science & Engineering Indicators - Office of the Vice President for Research
The National Science Foundation has released the 2026 Science & Engineering Indicators, a comprehensive assessment of the U.S. and global research landscape, including trends in...
Regional business leaders share their perspectives on employee engagement
This month we asked: How does your organization keep employees engaged and part of the team?
Spring Donor Celebration honors the ‘greater good’ at Vanderbilt Health
Four open-heart operations later, Eden is now in second grade and bubbling with ebullient energy. To honor the lifesaving compassionate care she received at Monroe Carell, her parents established a fund in her name, as Elisa Hill put it, “to be for another family what others were for us.”
Confirmed 2. Bundesliga lineups: Holstein Kiel vs. 1. FC Magdeburg
Tim Walter makes two changes from the victory over Braunschweig as Ivan Nekic and Umut Tohumcu replace Ikem Ugoh and Frederik Roslyng.Petrik Sander makes one change from the win against Hertha as Dari...
Vanderbilt Health to open Acute Care Center
Access to the new center’s services will be limited to existing adult Vanderbilt Health patients referred by Vanderbilt Health clinicians. The center will not accept walk-up patients or referrals from providers outside the Vanderbilt Health system.
Cubs pick up third straight walk-off win via 10th-inning walk vs. Reds
Pete Crow-Armstrong drilled a two-run shot in the ninth to force an extra inning on Wednesday night.
Cubs pick up historic third straight walk-off win over Reds after wild 9th inning to push win streak to 8
Pete Crow-Armstrong drilled a two-run shot in the ninth to force extra innings on Wednesday night.
Growth, resilience and care: Vanderbilt Health's priorities for 2026
The health system’s regional footprint continues to grow, with new and planned facilities extending Vanderbilt Health's reach across Middle Tennessee.
Older BMT Survivors Face High Burden of Late Health Risks
The Blood or Marrow Transplant Survivor Study issued findings from patients aged at least 60 years at transplant.
Monroe County Region high school sports roundup for Tuesday, May 5
Summerfield's girls track and field team had to improvise to reach Whiteford in time for its meet, then clinched its first league title since 1990.
Patient-centric health care ‘bundles’ can improve outcomes and cut costs
MyHealth Bundles have cut waiting times, improved maternity care and nonsurgical management of osteoarthritis, and saved patients and employers millions of dollars.
Vanderbilt Health highlights physician-led innovation and analytics startups at Becker's 16th Annual Meeting
Representing Vanderbilt Health were two subsidiaries — Vanderbilt Health Purchasing Collaborative (VHPC) and the Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy (CPPA) — alongside innovation partners Brim Analytics and ImageAssist.
Transitions in Health Insurance Status Following Initiation of Dialysis by Modality
Researchers examined whether dialysis modality affected patients' likelihood to experience an insurance transition.
🚨 Official: Portugal have crowned their champions!
FC Porto are back on the throne of Portuguese football.The Dragons officially secured their 31st national league title this Saturday after a decisive win over Alverca on Matchday 32 of the Primeira Li...
1 person dead after vehicle crashes into an Oregon health club, police say
One person is dead following a fiery crash at a health club early Saturday in Portland, Oregon, and evidence of an explosive device was found in the vehicle, police said. Little information was immed...
Chahinkapa Zoo partners with colleges to enhance science education
Some of my favorite educational partners throughout the year are schools. Today, I write about our secondary education partners — colleges and universities. Science curriculums across the tri-state area vary in courses and focus. I am proud that Chahinkapa Zoo has been an associate to many.
Grand Forks Public Health advises against using kratom products without medical oversight
Kratom is a plant, native to Southeast Asia, that is used in products that people ingest to self-treat pain, anxiety, depression and opioid withdrawal. The products are not FDA approved.
Miller: UND in unique position with sports offerings
As UND searches for ways to pay three expensive sports in today's NCAA, tennis was low-hanging fruit
Plain Talk: 'I don't bring my politics to work, and I would not bring them to the Supreme Court'
On this Plain Talk, North Dakota Supreme Court candidate Ariston Johnson takes questions about his candidacy with former Gov. Ed Schafer serving as guest co-host.
Parents trust health care providers on safety and injury prevention, but few discuss firearms
Tennessee parents have consistently ranked community violence near the top of their list of concerns since questions related to violence and firearms were added to the annual Child Health Poll
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center welcomes Adam Weber to practice trauma surgery
Adam Weber, a certified physician assistant practicing trauma surgery, is thrilled to join Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Vanderbilt Health clinicians seek to improve care for those with traumatic brain injuries
CBIS training covers the cognitive, psychological and social consequences of brain injury; behavioral approaches for managing challenging behaviors and promoting positive skills; and techniques for effectively working with families of individuals with brain injury.
The Moth Mainstage returns to The Fargo Theatre
The popular storytelling show was last here in 2024.
Dakota State University student creates software for direct-to-consumer beef business
Austin Kaiser, a senior at Dakota State University, has spend several months creating an inventory management software to help Hadrick Ranch keep a detailed inventory and market their beef products.
Mohammad Saleem receives Young Investigator Award
The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate “outstanding promise” in physiological sciences research.
Health care worker numbers rising in North Dakota
Doctors, physician's assistants and other categories have seen increases. Demand remains high, however.
Port: Is North Dakota still open for business?
Even generally popular projects can be waylaid by opposition from gadflies who sow discord into the fertile soil of our national mood of distrust.
Vanderbilt Health’s Seth Karp To Join Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
After 15 years of distinguished leadership at Vanderbilt Health, Seth Karp, MD, the H. William Scott Jr. Professor of Surgery, will be stepping down as System Surgeon-in-Chief and Chair of the Section of Surgical Sciences on Oct. 15.
Insurance loss puts child care center out of business
Lakeside Early Learning in Duluth will continue to offer child care through June 4 as staffing and ratios allow.
Vanderbilt Health implants novel device to treat aortic regurgitation in high-risk patients
With the addition of the J-Valve device, Vanderbilt Health now offers minimally invasive procedures to implant devices treating every valve disease. The trial is still enrolling new patients, so other high-risk patients with aortic regurgitation could qualify.
Child Health Poll: Vast majority of Tennessee parents say their kids get regular immunizations, support school-based immunization requirements
Roughly 8 in 10 parents surveyed across the state said they are concerned about communicable diseases like measles if others are not immunized and agreed that immunizations are important to protect their children from serious infections.
Leading with heart: Juan Salazar’s mission to advance pediatric health care for all children
An internationally recognized pediatric infectious diseases specialist and investigator, Salazar brings decades of leadership and experience to Vanderbilt Health.
Beltrami County 4-H'er selected for statewide Animal Science Ambassador Team
Miley is one of 19 youth leaders chosen from across the state to serve on this statewide group dedicated to advancing 4-H animal science programs and engagement.
UMC Health System, TTUHSC Celebrate New UMC TLC² Foundation Cancer Center
Cancer Center Ushers in New Era in Cancer Care for Patients, Families in the Region
Wildfire Smoke Poses Recurring Threat to Lung Health w
With wildfire smoke becoming a more common threat to lung health due to climate change, pulmonologists can play a role by preparing their patients and practices for the season.
Childhood Acid Load May Affect Adult Kidney Health
Higher net acid excretion in childhood and adolescence is linked to signs of declining kidney function in adulthood.
Northern Ireland Minister of Health visits Vanderbilt Health
Mike Nesbitt, Health Minister of Northern Ireland, talked with Vanderbilt Health leaders about innovation and community-based health care.
Booster the Rooster welcomes Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital staff to Vanderbilt Health: photo gallery
Vanderbilt Health acquired Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital on Feb. 2.
Building health together: Clarksville community leadership luncheon
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital’s mission is to strengthen and expand local access to health care and improve the overall health of the community.
Primary Care Training Expands Access to Pediatric Mental Healthcare for Anxiety and Depression
Training and coaching can equip primary care clinicians to take on a larger role in pediatric mental healthcare.
Letter: It's not politics, it's the Gospel
"Funny how (Sen.) Cramer thinks it's OK to twist Biblical passages to defend his political cruelty, but not for the Pope to speak out on the very thing all ministers of the Gospel are called to proclaim – advocacy for the least of these and the message of peace, love, grace and acceptance that’s the core of who God is and what preachers are ordained to preach," writes Rev. Paula V. Mehmel.
Overwatch's Next Season Looks Dope Except For One Thing
Season 2 adds Sierra to the roster, but also gives some spotlight to Soldier: 76
Local View: Parable of three donors illustrates money in politics
From the column: "If the candidate takes the cash, it will be commingled into one larger snowball of contributions to make larger buys with diminishing marginal returns in voters per dollar."
Pool at Altru Sports Complex will also house UND diving facility to simulate low gravity
The neutral buoyancy facility will be built under the floor of the pool's deep end and used for experiments, research and training in the space studies program.
Reader's View: Stauber silent on loss of science jobs
I think Stauber doesn’t care about local jobs at all.
A Hematology Science Researcher’s Experience of the Present Funding Environment
Rinku Majumder, PhD, gave a status update on her laboratory’s investigations of anticoagulant protein S.
Regional business leaders share their perspectives on business advice
This month, we asked: What's the best business advice you've received and why?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea’s Effects on Lung Health
In this video, sleep specialist and Pulmonology Today board member Anne Marie Morse, DO, discusses how obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects lung health.
UND ready to turn to business in Las Vegas
The Fighting Hawks traveled to Vegas on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the NCAA Frozen Four.
AI finds drug safety signals in clinical notes
Large language models were tested on cancer patient notes from two academic medical centers and seven drug trials.
Stafford Businessman Seeks to Build Massive Sports Complex at Buc-ee’s Site
The Colosseum is looking to build a state-of-the-art 300,000-square-foot sports and recreation complex at the Stafford County Buc-ee's site.
A look inside the digital backbone of business
AI and data systems are transforming the modern Midwestern workplace
Vanderbilt Health lung transplant patients, doctors climb highest peak in the Americas
Aconcagua, elevation 22,837 feet, is one of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks in each continent. Two Vanderbilt Health patients participated.
After their best season in 20-plus years, Century's Science Olympiad team is building for the future
This season, the school’s Science Olympiad team ranked second at the state tournament.
Memorial fund honors patient whose life was saved by Vanderbilt Health neurosurgeons
Charlotte Davis underwent groundbreaking brain mapping surgery at Vanderbilt Health in 1995 to treat a deep-seated brain tumor. The procedure preserved areas controlling speech and movement. She lived 30 more years after her surgery.