Monthly Archives: March 2020

Vanderbilt-Ingram internal funding opportunity; deadline is March 27

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal
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Randy Hatch has dedicated his life to teaching and coaching at-risk young people. A liver transplant lets him continue.

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

Now that he is back in the game, his beloved Carroll Academy Jaguars and Lady Jaguars honor him with a message on their shirts: “Donate Life.” Continue reading →

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VUMC coronavirus website has latest information

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

The website “Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Employees and Patients” contains all Vanderbilt University Medical Center COVID-19-related information and links to other COVID-19 resources. Continue reading →

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Dr. William Schaffner talks about why hand-washing is important to prevent COVID-19

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

See infectious diseases expert Dr. William Schaffner discuss why hand-washing is important to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. Continue reading →

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COVID-19 informational handout for patients

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

What is COVID-19? How can I protect myself? VUMC provides an informational handout to share with patients. Continue reading →

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Change in annual re-fit testing requirements in response to COVID-19 outbreak

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

In an effort to conserve N-95 respirator use for patient care, the decision has been made to TEMPORARILY suspend annual refitting and competency requirements. Continue reading →

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COVID-19 hotline available

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

VUMC has a dedicated hotline for its patients and employees who are concerned they could be ill with the coronavirus disease. Continue reading →

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Travel advisory update for VUMC-employed individuals

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

Guidance provided by the CDC informs VUMC’s efforts to keep all VUMC personnel aware of authoritative and current information. Effective immediately and until further notice, all VUMC personnel are prohibited from VUMC travel to or through any country … Continue reading →

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Serum Biomarkers Identify Patients Who Will Develop Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Up to 5 y Before Diagnosis

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

Biomarkers are needed to identify patients at risk for development of inflammatory bowel diseases. We aimed to identify serum biomarkers of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis that can be detected and quantified before diagnosis. Continue reading →

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Travel Guidance for VUMC-employed individuals – March 6, 2020

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

Please be advised that VUMC’s current stance is not to prohibit/restrict travel by VUMC-employees but to ask that individuals exercise individual best judgment in deciding whether to travel. Continue reading →

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