Monthly Archives: February 2020
“Momentum”: No sugarcoating: Survivor details cancer ordeal that a vaccine can now prevent
Betsy Williams has firsthand advice for parents on the fence about whether their adolescent children should be vaccinated for the common human papilloma virus (HPV), which can lead to six types of cancer. Don’t hesitate. Do it.
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School of Nursing open house for prospective students is Feb. 29
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Flexner Dean’s Lecture on “Global and Local Impact of Mass Violence” to be Feb. 17
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Study tracks causes of high antibiotic prescribing rates in Tennessee
For a few years, Tennessee has been ranked as one of the highest antibiotic prescribing states in the nation, and a recent study showing that fewer than 2% of clinicians were responsible for prescribing 25% of pediatric antibiotics is moving some to ac… Continue reading
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A Children’s Hospital doctor and two female football pioneers went to the NFL Pro Bowl with a message of empowerment for girls
“Being on a team is a way to build leadership skills. We all highlighted the importance of teaching the girls about their value.” Continue reading
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Vanderbilt Weight Loss Center informational event is April 18
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Retired veterinarian is first patient treated with new cell engineering platform at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Rhea Dodd is the first patient treated with an experimental cancer vaccine derived from a completely new cell engineering platform. The retired veterinarian, triathlete and climber traveled from her home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to Vanderbilt-Ingram C… Continue reading
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VUMC Black History Month activities continue with Gladys Smith and Freddie Easley tomorrow and Jeffrey Upperman on Feb. 28
Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG) observe Black History Month with a series of activities and a calendar highlighting the contributions of African Americans from the VUMC and Nashville communi… Continue reading
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Granulomas, Proctitis, and HIV. Complex diagnosis with a simple treatment.
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