Daily Archives: February 20, 2018
“Hope”: Arm in arm: Collaboration key to treating brachial plexus injuries
Two-year-old Delanie Neal tightly grips her baby doll in her dominant right hand, refusing to let go even when coaxed into using her left arm and hand to open a door or to eat. What are seemingly simple tasks to most can be more challenging for the tod… Continue reading
“My Southern Health”: Common cancers men should know about
“My Southern Health”: What to know about kids and strep throat
It’s that time of year again when more time spent indoors and in closer contact with one another puts us at higher risk of catching and spreading infections like colds, flu and strep throat. While many symptoms including sore throats may be due to vira… Continue reading
Nominations open for Five Pillar Leader, Credo and Elevate Team Awards
Nominate an outstanding leader, team or individual for the next Elevate Team, Five Pillar Leader, or Credo Award. Continue reading
Latest “Survey Sparks” newsletters now available
As part of the communication plan to engage and prepare staff for VUMC’s upcoming Joint Commission survey, the newsletter “Survey Sparks” will be distributed throughout the organization on a twice-weekly basis. Continue reading
Medical Center Staff Advisory Council accepting grant applications through March 31
Doctor felled by rare virus has to learn to walk and eat again
“VUMC Voice”: Reid Longmuir, MD, was planning for a busy week, full of new things. He was scheduled to start a new job on the faculty at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, and, like any new employee, he had expected to be learning the ropes — where to park… Continue reading