Monthly Archives: July 2018

VUMC celebrates personalized care successes, charts course for FY19

During the August Leadership Assembly at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, patients whose lives have been restored through personalized care shared their emotional stories, illustrating the Medical Center’s longtime commitment to use the latest adv… Continue reading

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State honors life of legendary researcher Thomas

The General Assembly of the State of Tennessee is honoring the life and accomplishments of Vivien Thomas, an African-American laboratory assistant at Vanderbilt from 1930-1941. Continue reading

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Take a few minutes to chill out with free ice cream tomorrow

It’s almost time to chill out with your co-workers. Get ready for free ice cream and frozen treats across campus on Friday, Aug. 17, during VUMC Chill Out, the annual Employee Celebration event. Continue reading

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New surgery for heart pump implants helps reduce hospital stays

Artel Thorpe Sr. of Jackson, Tennessee, recently became the first person in the United States to undergo a new, less invasive surgical technique for implanting a left ventricular assist device heart pump since it was granted Federal Drug Administration… Continue reading

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Summer Research Training Program student is out to make a difference

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VUMC in the news

A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Continue reading

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Dairy Queen holding Blizzard event today to benefit Children’s Hospital

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“Momentum”: VICC’s top nurse crossed an ocean to achieve her dream

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) has 343 full-time equivalent nursing and ancillary positions, and one administrator responsible for their work. She is Anna Rodriguez, MSN, MHA. Continue reading

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Catch up with “VUMC Voice”: nurse grateful to co-workers for help after house fire; girl returns to say thanks, and more

“VUMC Voice” is the online employee magazine of Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Catch up with some stories you may have missed. Continue reading

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Minority undergrads get exposure to nursing careers

Undergraduates primarily from historically black colleges and universities considering careers in health care participated in two new programs launched at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing this summer. Continue reading

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