Daily Archives: November 18, 2018

Parade kicks off holiday season Dec. 1

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt will again benefit from proceeds from the upcoming 65th annual Piedmont Natural Gas Nashville Christmas Parade presented by Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. The parade kicks off the holiday season in downtown… Continue reading →

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Children’s Hospital urges caution in toy selection this holiday season

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

Children are surrounded by toys during the holidays. How to make sure they are safe and age-appropriate. Continue reading →

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Give thanks, eat up, and be safe

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

The staff at the Tennessee Poison Center anticipates receiving about 125-145 poison exposure calls and five to 10 information calls on Thanksgiving this year. Continue reading →

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“Food Truck Wednesday” gets rolling at VUMC

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Health Plus has arranged for local food trucks to visit campus for lunch on Wednesdays and offer a variety of diverse food options for employees. Continue reading →

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Pilot and feasibility grants available for research related to diabetes, obesity

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Community Research Partners: “Identifying the Support Needs of Caregiving Employees” is tomorrow

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Songwriting aids palliative care nurse in cancer fight

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

Megan Palmer, RN, a nurse in the Palliative Care Unit (PCU) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, wears many hats, but she never imagined writing a song about a perfect Stetson cowboy hat would hold such powerful meaning in her life. Continue reading →

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