Monthly Archives: May 2020

NEW: A guide for seniors 65+ on reopening during the coronavirus pandemic

Seniors are safest if they continue to stay home. Tips for keeping healthy and fending off the effects of isolation as the economy reopens. Continue reading

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NEW: Ryman Hospitality Properties and VUMC in tune for a safe and healthy restart to business

Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc. has announced the selection of Vanderbilt University Medical Center as its official wellness advisor during the company’s phased reopening of its businesses. Continue reading

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UPDATED: Visitor policies for patients and families

Effective May 22, VUMC has updated its visitor policy for all facilities. We feel it is important to update our visitor policy for our patients and families, but our priority remains the safety of our patients, visitors and staff from COVID-19. It is i… Continue reading

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NEW: Five things to know about smell and taste loss in COVID-19

While fever, cough and shortness of breath have characterized the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its list of common symptoms in late April to include a new loss of smell or taste. Continue reading

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“My Southern Health”: What is your brachial plexus, and how does it get injured?

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“Discover”: Engaging IBD patients to improve therapy adherence

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Tips for building resilience during Mental Health Awareness Month

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Children’s Hospital’s Friends Shop to reopen tomorrow

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Children’s Hospital lands grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels

An avid supporter of pediatric cancer research, Hyundai Hope On Wheels is helping to provide COVID-19 drive-thru testing in the community so that at-risk populations, such as children with cancer, are less vulnerable during this time. Continue reading

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Play Move in May Wellness Bingo with Health Plus; register by tomorrow

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