Monthly Archives: February 2019
VUMC hosts Women in Technology luncheon Feb. 26
Nashville is regularly listed as one of the hottest cities in technology, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center is partnering with Women in Technology of Tennessee (WiTT) to showcase the connection between health care and technology and to give empl… Continue reading
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Center for Cognitive Medicine offering Alzheimer’s gene screening at Franklin Whole Foods, Feb. 18
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eStar Thrive training now available for inpatient nurses
Last fall, the eStar training team expanded its popular Thrive training to nurses, starting with those who worked in outpatient clinics. Beginning Feb. 11, this eStar training will now also be available for inpatient nurses. Continue reading
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March of Dimes chapter honors nine Vanderbilt nurses
Nine nurses from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recently received top honors at the March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter Nurse of the Year Awards.
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VUMC newlyweds celebrate love and fitness
For Michael and Sarah Palevo, love blossomed amid the exercise equipment at Vanderbilt’s Dayani Center. Continue reading
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Medical Center sweethearts share “99 Words of Love,” part 1
How can you tell the story of a lifetime in 99 words (or fewer)? Here’s how some Vanderbilt University Medical Center lovers did it. Hint: After you read the story once, go back and just read the last line of each couple’s story. Continue reading
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Student National Medical Association discusses leadership and advocacy at Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
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Black History Month inspires VUMC dermatologist Aleta Simmons’ office door makeover
“I placed a note by my door explaining that this is in celebration of the black women physicians in my life. I wanted to highlight these women because I am where I am because of them, and they continue to push me and support me through my journey in me… Continue reading
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06 FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE: REDUCING BARRIERS AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO IBD SPECIALTY CARE
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic, immune-mediated disease that affects approximately two million North Americans. Canada has the highest age-adjusted incidence and prevalence rates of IBD globally. Given its cumulative prevalence, the IBD … Continue reading
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18 CLINICAL PRACTITIONERS’ EDUCATION AND RESOURCE NEEDS FOR INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES
As treatments, management strategies, and the role of advanced practice providers has evolved in recent years, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation sought to understand the educational and resource needs of clinicians caring for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The aim of this study is to describe the self-identified IBD knowledge and resource gaps of clinicians. Continue reading
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