Daily Archives: March 27, 2020

NEW: Questions and answers on epidemiology of COVID-19

Though he specializes in chronic disease, epidemiologist Qi Dai, MD, PhD, professor of Medicine, has been closely following the international scientific literature on SARS-CoV-2 and the disease it causes, COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). Continue reading

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UPDATED: Special discounts and offers available for employees

Several local businesses are offering VUMC employees limited time offers and special discounts during the COVID-19 outbreak. Visit the HR Discounts web page for a list of recent offers. Continue reading

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NEW: Nutrition guidance during social distancing

Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic could keep many people at home for weeks with fewer trips to the grocery, so it’s natural to want to eat what’s in your freezer or pantry. A Vanderbilt University Medical Center nutritionist offered some s… Continue reading

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NEW: Introducing the Good Job Report

Patients and colleagues share support on social media for VUMC and its dedicated employees. Continue reading

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NEW: Many groups turning to REDCap for COVID-19 tracking

REDCap, a software application created and developed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has found widespread use in the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading

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NEW: Care model for COVID-19 patients isolated at home foreshadows design for future health care delivery

Several components of Vanderbilt University Medical Center have come together to provide coordinated follow-up care for patients isolated at home with COVID-19. Continue reading

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Read the transcript from Dr. Balser’s video message

Hi, everyone. As many of you are seeing in the news, this pandemic is hitting some areas of our country, like New York City, very hard. We hope that Nashville’s “Safer at Home” order will reduce the impact we see at VUMC. Nonetheless, the number of pa… Continue reading

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Message from Dr. Jeff Balser, President and CEO, about additional guidance issued to minimize the risk of COVID-19 exposure

Dr. Jeff Balser talks about updated guidance issued this week that will help everyone minimize the risk of COVID-19 exposure, and the incredible teamwork on display involving a myriad of groups all working together. Continue reading

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Responding to COVID-19: Perspectives from the Chinese Society of Gastroenterology

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