Monthly Archives: March 2018
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.
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Founders’ Celebration for Institute of Chemical Biology is tomorrow
The Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology (VICB) will hold a Founders’ Celebration mini-symposium March 28 to acknowledge the contributions of its founders, Lawrence Marnett, PhD, and Ned Porter, PhD, and to celebrate 15-plus years of success as a t… Continue reading
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Deadline approaches to register to vote in time for May election
Registering to vote in Tennessean is easier than ever; in 2016, the Tennessee General Assembly approved online voter registration. The deadline to register for the May 1 election is April 2. Continue reading
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Sounds, Vanderbilt Health extend founding partnership at First Tennessee Park
The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club announced its renewed partnership with Vanderbilt Health. The Sounds welcomed Vanderbilt as a founding partner as part of the inaugural 2015 season at First Tennessee Park and the health system continues to be a mains… Continue reading
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Study explores new treatment for childhood myopia
The rates of myopia, or nearsightedness, in pediatric patients have steadily increased with little to no change in treatment, which, for decades, has had ophthalmologists and optometrists turning to corrective lenses for improved vision. Continue reading
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Grant bolsters study of potential new therapy for C. diff infection
Most C. diff infections occur in hospitals and nursing homes, and older patients exhibit markedly greater risk of the infection. Certain antibiotics, by disrupting gut flora, create an opening for the infection. Continue reading
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Study tracks protein’s role in stem cell function
Independent studies in the same lab are directed toward glioblastoma, an often-deadly form of brain cancer. Continue reading
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VUMC offering public courses on how to control bleeding
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is providing bleeding control training courses across the region in an effort to educate the public on what they can do in an emergency to potentially save a life. The course aims to teach the average citizen how to… Continue reading
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Limited submission opportunity: Brain Research Foundation’s Scientific Innovations Award
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Ninety-day prescription refills now available at in-network pharmacies
Beginning April 1, members of the VUMC Health Plan will be able to purchase 90-day prescription refills at all eligible pharmacies, such as Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, Publix, Walmart and Costco. Continue reading
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