Daily Archives: August 29, 2019
Weight Watchers at Work information session is tomorrow
“My Southern Health”: The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit: What it is, and what it isn’t
The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is not an annual physical exam. Instead, it is a helpful tool for assessing and preventing health issues and managing care needs. Continue reading
VA campus to go smoke-free on Oct. 1
Volunteers needed for Flulapalooza on Wednesday, Sept. 25
Volunteers are needed for the ninth annual Flulapalooza — for clinical and non-clinical staff as vaccinators, vaccinator helpers, documenters and patient flow assistance. Continue reading
Churchwell named to Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Science, Engineering and Medicine
Andre Churchwell, MD, Chief Diversity Officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center and senior associate dean for Diversity Affairs for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, has been named to the Roundtable on Black Men and Black Women in Scienc… Continue reading
Employee celebration comes to Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
Employees enjoyed visits from Vanderbilt University Medical Center leadership and mascots including Champ, Gnash and Booster. The Nashville Predators Energy Team also made an appearance. Continue reading
LifeFlight expands critical care transport to ground ambulances
For the past 35 years, Vanderbilt LifeFlight has offered critical care air transport via one of its aircraft and has now expanded that ability to include ground transports via one of its two new, large specialized ground ambulances. Continue reading
Colorectal cancer researchers receive SPORE funding
Competition for SPORE funding is highly competitive. Including Vanderbilt, there are currently just four medical research centers in the nation with NCI-funded SPOREs in gastrointestinal cancer. Continue reading
Del Ray Zimmerman recognized as top leader for his commitment to LGBTQ community
“His selfless service to the community knows no bounds, and his ability to make projects come to fruition is unmatched.” Continue reading