Daily Archives: April 2, 2020

An introduction, with step-by-step instructions, to help patients prepare for their telehealth visit. Continue reading →

Unauthorized use of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC) clinical databases to check on the health status of fellow employees or to peer into the medical records of other individuals not under someone’s care, can result in progressive discipli… Continue reading →

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vanderbilt University Medical Center exceeded its donor blood drive goal to ensure that Tennessee Region Blood Services would be able to continue to meet the needs of the patients it serves. Continue reading →

Legendary country music singer-songwriter Dolly Parton has made a generous gift to Vanderbilt University Medical Center that will increase scientific knowledge and advance the battle against COVID-19. Continue reading →

In collaborative efforts to expand our cleaning and disinfection supplies, VUMC has approved a generic cleaning and disinfection spray produced locally in Lynchburg, Tennessee. This product is composed of 80% alcohol and can be used on a variety of sur… Continue reading →

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is offering limited temporary backup care for any Medical Center employee. The available slots will be allocated based on the order the requests are received by the VUMC Child and Family Services area. Continue reading →

Hi, everyone. Like many areas of the country, we are seeing increasing numbers of coronavirus cases. Over the past week, the number of cases in Davidson County has increased by 50%. To date, about 50 coronavirus patients have been admitted to VUMC, and… Continue reading →

Dr. Jeff Balser talks about caring for COVID-19 patients at VUMC and the ongoing work to prepare for more patients while making sure our employees are supported and protected. Continue reading →

We are delighted and honored to come together and introduce our friend and colleague, the incoming president of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute, Dr M. Bishr Omary, who starts his 1-year term at Digestive Disease Week 2020. … Continue reading →