Monthly Archives: March 2020

Although the estimated time for development of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) is more than 20 years, PDAs are usually detected at late, metastatic stages. PDAs develop from duct-like cells through a multistep carcinogenesis process, from low-gr… Continue reading →

Patients who are seen in Vanderbilt’s outpatient clinics and are found to have symptoms of COVID-19 should be referred to one of the designated assessment sites and not the Emergency Departments. Continue reading →

In response to the evolving COVID-19 public outbreak, Resuscitation Training and Development and Nursing Education and Professional Development will be implementing changes to course operations. Continue reading →

The American Red Cross faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during the coronavirus pandemic. To help, the American Red Cross will be holding twice weekly blood drives at Vanderbilt University Medical… Continue reading →

VUMC’s Department of Finance provides details about billing for COVID-19 testing. Continue reading →

A new mobile app, vumc2go, connects members of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center community to current COVID-19 news and updates with just a few taps of the finger. Continue reading →

We are immediately implementing emergency measures to conserve our resources to maximize our ability to care for our patients. Continue reading →

This is the link to the latest clinical updates at the COVID-19 site, including: PPE usage; isolation guidance for staff exposed to COVID-19; cleaning and hand hygiene products; updated discharge instructions for patients with diagnosed or possible CO… Continue reading →

Guidelines for employees returning from travel outside the Nashville region, including international travelers. Continue reading →

Effective Thursday, March 19, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is implementing a revised and more restricted Hospital and Clinic Patient Visitor Policy for the Vanderbilt Health system. Continue reading →