Daily Archives: April 27, 2020
VUMC health care workers at high risk invited to participate in HCQ protection study
Health care workers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center at high risk of exposure to COVID-19 are invited to participate in a randomized, controlled clinical trial testing the effectiveness of the drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in preventing infection. Continue reading
eStar update: Verbal consents for procedures
Nominations open for Dean’s Award for Exceptional Achievement in Advanced Graduate Studies; due May 18
VUMC2go workforce app features make navigation easier
A mobile app, vumc2go, connects members of the VUMC community to current COVID-19 news and updates with just a few taps of the finger. Continue reading
Call for videos — VUMC Shout Outs!
VUMC employees are encouraged to shoot a short video on their smartphones or personal computers to send front-line workers at VUMC shout-outs of encouragement, inspiration and thanks during this challenging time. Continue reading
VUMC holding twice weekly Red Cross blood drives
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 VUMC in Light Hall. Continue reading
“My Southern Health”: Expert Q&A: How to manage stress
“Vanderbilt Medicine”: Progress report
Bill Cutrer, MD, MED, spent his first day of medical school in the late 1990s in the anatomy lab readying for his first cadaver dissection. Now, thanks to a new curriculum focused on lifelong learning at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, he bel… Continue reading
Deadline for Five Pillar Leader, Credo and Elevate Team Award nominations is today
Nominations are open for the next Elevate Awards. Nominate an outstanding leader, team or individual for the next Five Pillar Leader, Credo or Elevate Team Award. Continue reading