Monthly Archives: March 2018

Important reminder: Report 2017 contributions to outside retirement plans by April 2

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Cancer immunotherapies expert Allison set for today’s Discovery Lecture

James Allison’s aim is true. His work led to the development of cancer immunotherapies known as “checkpoint inhibitors,” and he will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, March 8. Continue reading

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Free tax preparation help for VUMC employees

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Participate in a focus group to discuss flexible benefits offerings

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Participants 8-20 years old with neurofibromatosis type-1 and with reading difficulties needed for research study

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“My Southern Health”: Protect your family from carbon monoxide poisoning

More than 25 years ago, I attended a funeral I will never forget. It was for a co-worker of my Dad’s. I didn’t know her, but the image of three caskets in a row is burned into my memory. The family had died of carbon monoxide poisoning right after Chri… Continue reading

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Crane placement to close Garland Avenue at Medical Center North drop-off this weekend

Closures during most of the day on both Saturday and Sunday as construction on Medical Center North continues. Continue reading

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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

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Master of Management in Health Care program information session to be March 8

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Voting continues for Best Hospitals rankings

Physicians who are board certified in one of the 16 adult or 10 pediatric specialties included in the reputation survey have until March 22 to log in to the Doximity website and vote. Continue reading

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