Daily Archives: April 15, 2020

National registry seeks health care workers to share clinical and life experiences during COVID-19

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“My Southern Health”: What parents can tell children about coronavirus

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

As challenging as it may be to manage our own worries, those of us who are parents, educators or health care professionals must also find ways to meet the needs of our children as they wait, wonder and ask questions. Continue reading →

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Schedule a virtual Mindful Break from Health Plus

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Deadline to sign up for 15% CSA membership discount is April 24

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

VUMC has partnered with three of the best farms and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs in the Nashville area to offer this program. Continue reading →

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My daughter had surgery at Children’s Hospital during the COVID-19 changes

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Temperature checks and social distancing were very different. The care and concern had not changed at all. Continue reading →

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VUMC Limited Submission Opportunity: 2020 American Honda Foundation Grants for Youth Scientific Education; deadline is May 18

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Study tracks genomics of lung tumor behavior

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

A study by Vanderbilt researchers has identified genomic alterations in early stage adenocarcinomas of the lung that may indicate whether the lesions develop into aggressive tumors. Continue reading →

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NEW: School of Medicine students send words of thanks to VUMC employees

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

“Sending so much love and gratitude to those of you who are keeping VUMC running during this stressful time” Continue reading →

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NEW: Information about VUH pandemic labor pool

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

In preparation for a potential surge in patients, VUH has begun cross-training additional staff to work in inpatient areas. Continue reading →

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NEW: VUMC cross trains labor pool for COVID response

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

In late March, in preparation for a patient surge and employee absenteeism due to COVID-19, the emergency command center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center asked for a system-wide labor pool to be set up to allow quick and agile redeployment of pe… Continue reading →

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