Daily Archives: March 11, 2020

Based on the evolution of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, more stringent infection control measures are now warranted for VUMC personnel. These measures are necessary and intended to slow the spread and lessen the intensity of the outbreak. Continue reading →

Hi everyone. As mentioned on Monday, we are following up to keep everyone informed about our COVID-19 preparations and responses. As you may have seen in media reports, the situation is evolving rapidly, and it is important that we communicate and rema… Continue reading →

Dr. Jeff Balser, President and CEO, shares the news that a VUMC health care provider has tested positive for COVID-19 and discusses steps VUMC is taking to keep patients, the community, and the people working at VUMC healthy. Continue reading →

Don’t forget, VUMC offers employees a benefit through Care.com that gives you several options for backup care during times of potential disruption to your work or child care schedules. Continue reading →

Individuals who are phone-screened and meet clinical criteria will be directed to one of 10 assessment sites located throughout the Metro Nashville area where special protocols have been established to protect the safety of all patients and staff. The … Continue reading →

VUMC has established a telephone hotline for its patients and employees who are concerned they could be ill with the disease COVID-19. The Tennessee Department of Public Health has launched a Coronavirus Public Information Line for Tennesseans who have… Continue reading →

In response to the presence of COVID-19 in Nashville, effective Wednesday, March 11, VUMC is implementing a restricted Hospital and Clinic Patient Visitor Policy for the Vanderbilt Health system. Continue reading →

VUMC has the capability to test patients for COVID-19. The VUMC Department of Infection Prevention provides recommendations and answers questions about testing. Continue reading →

Colleagues, Despite the presence of COVID-19 here in our community we are continuing to take care of all our patients. The preparations we are taking to address the challenges are supplemental to the Medical Center’s regular activities and will serve u… Continue reading →

We identified a protein that is upregulated in human HCC samples. When we deleted or inhibited this protein in mice, liver tumors grew more slowly and the mice had longer survival times. Continue reading →