Monthly Archives: April 2018

VUMC’s 18-month Neurodiagnostic Technology program accepting applications through April

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Lisa Griffin joins VUMC as Vice President of Patient Access Services

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

In this new role, Griffin will develop and execute strategies to achieve improvements in service delivery and patient access. This includes developing novel ways to standardize referrals, improve provider data management and simplify patient access poi… Continue reading →

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Latest “Survey Sparks” newsletters now available

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

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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Digestive Disease Research Center retreat set for May 2

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Vanderbilt Cardiovascular Symposium is tomorrow

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VUMC again named a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

For the seventh time, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been named a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) 2018. Continue reading →

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Report calls for greater awareness of rare cardiac disease

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

Esther Kim, MD, associate professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt, is part of a national effort to raise awareness about an uncommon cause of heart attacks in otherwise healthy, young and middle-aged women called spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or … Continue reading →

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New Start! physical activity quarterly challenge underway

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center launches Nashville Biosciences

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Officials with VUMC announced the creation of a wholly owned subsidiary, Nashville Biosciences, to harness the power of its extensive genomic and bioinformatics resources to advance drug and diagnostics discovery and development. Continue reading →

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I went for a walk at lunchtime and was hit by a car. Here’s what I want drivers and pedestrians to know to protect others.

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

“I became vaguely aware of the sound of sirens in the distance. I soon realized the sirens were coming for me.” Continue reading →

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