Daily Archives: July 16, 2018

Bedside Matters rounds, “To Be or Not to Be?” is tomorrow

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VUMC employee discounts available on season tickets to Vanderbilt sports

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2018 VUSM Faculty Satisfaction Survey deadline is tomorrow

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“My Southern Health”: Opioid addiction and pregnancy

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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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Admiral Brett Giroir, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health, to participate in opioid panel at noon today

The panel will be moderated by Michael Warren, MD, Deputy Commissioner for Public Health, Tennessee Department of Health, and will also feature Steve Webber, MBChB, MRCP, chair of Pediatrics; Bonnie Miller, MD, MHHC, senior associate dean for Health Sc… Continue reading

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“Momentum”: Flash therapy

Radiation oncology innovations shrink treatment time for prostate cancer Continue reading

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Children’s Hospital PACU Prescription Workflow Team improves patient experience, wins Elevate Team Award

Nurses, surgeons and staff repeatedly note how happy patients and families are with the process and how it has increased employee satisfaction as well. Continue reading

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Hidden VUMC Figures nomination open until Aug. 13

This event supports the belief that it is imperative to acknowledge ALL members of this large community who have helped advance the Medical Center to its internationally recognized status. Continue reading

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VUMC Department of Infection Prevention issues Hepatitis A Alert

Tennessee is currently in the middle of a growing hepatitis A outbreak, centered primarily within Davidson County. The outbreak started in December 2017 and to date there have been 80 cases reported. Continue reading

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