Daily Archives: April 8, 2020

Deadline extended for 2020 Administrative Professional Award nominations

The award is presented each year during a professional development event and appreciation reception that highlights the contributions of the Medical Center’s administrative professionals. Continue reading

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‘COVID-19 Update through a Public Health Lens’ virtual event is tomorrow

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New vumc2go workforce app features make navigation easier

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

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“Discover”: New tool to pinpoint stroke risk in sickle cell disease

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“Kudos Wall” in Children’s Hospital offers messages of hope and encouragement

“We decided that the opportunity to ‘throw kindness like confetti’ would be an enjoyable way for staff to interact with and encourage one another through the stresses of this season in the health care system.” Continue reading

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Self-care crucial for providers during pandemic

High levels of stress and anxiety can be debilitating, especially for health care providers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are ways they can protect themselves and their ability to provide the best and most compassionate care. Continue reading

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New Health Plus guide: How to stay healthy and productive while working remotely

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VUMC and AstraZeneca join forces to identify potential COVID-19 treatments

Under a recently signed agreement, genetic sequences for antibodies discovered in the Vanderbilt Vaccine Center will be provided to AstraZeneca for identification of the most promising candidates for clinical assessment and future clinical use. Continue reading

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UPDATED: What you should do to protect others if you have or may have COVID-19

Until you no longer need to isolate yourself from others, don’t go to work, school, or public areas. If possible, use a separate bedroom and bathroom. Don’t have visitors, unless they need to be there. Continue reading

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UPDATED: Information for patients discharged to home without COVID-19 testing

You were not tested for COVID-19 today because you are not showing symptoms that you are infected. Continue reading

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