Daily Archives: May 1, 2020

A vital ingredient for COVID testing was unavailable anywhere. Then Howard Price remembered a recipe in an old notebook. Continue reading →

Our mission to be a leader in improving the health care of individuals and communities has perhaps never been more critical than during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are just a few examples of your outstanding and remarkable efforts. Continue reading →

As VUMC reinitiates elective clinical services, employees can continue to take advantage of the Medical Center’s partnership with local hotels to provide nearby temporary housing options. Continue reading →

“I am so proud of all my phenomenal colleagues and brave patients at VUMC.” Continue reading →

The key to effectively wearing the mask is the fit. A respirator can’t protect a provider if it doesn’t fit, so it must form a tight seal with the face or neck to work properly. Continue reading →

The decision to utilize telehealth is determined by the physician or advance practice provider and the patient.The patient may decline a telehealth visit based on personal preference, choosing an in-person visit subject to scheduling availability. Continue reading →

Everyone must wear a fabric/cloth mask in and around all VUMC hospitals, clinics, ambulatory sites, hallways, cafeterias, food courts, elevators, waiting rooms and plazas; and in any administrative or non-clinical areas where 6-foot distance between pe… Continue reading →

Hi, everyone. As public officials begin to lift restrictions due to COVID-19, I want to spend a few minutes today talking about our next steps at VUMC.
Today, May 1st, hospitals across Tennessee are restarting elective care, including both outpatient v… Continue reading →

Dr. Jeff Balser discusses restarting elective care and the steps being taken to do so with safety of employees and patients as the top priority. Continue reading →