Daily Archives: June 10, 2020
“Responding to Racism”: Children’s Hospital panel conversation is tomorrow
To foster compassionate dialogue, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt staff and leaders will host a virtual conversation on June 12 in response to the growing awareness of racism in our community. Continue reading
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Virtual Resiliency Program focused on burnout among nursing staff set for June 17
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28% have taken the VUMC Culture Survey. Have you?
The VUMC Culture Survey ends June 22, but there is still time for you to make your voice heard. Continue reading
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VICC Breast SPORE Career Enhancement funding opportunity; applications due June 29
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New physician spotlight: Edward Yaghmour, MD
Anesthesiologist Edward (Ted) Yaghmour, MD, joined VUMC in November, practicing in the Division of Multispecialty Adult Anesthesiology and directing both the Acute Pain Service and Adult Regional Anesthesia. Continue reading
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“Discover”: Pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome puts a spotlight on Kawasaki disease
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VUMC’s social media policy helps protect faculty, staff online
It is important for Medical Center employees to remember that if identifying on social media as a member of the Medical Center’s workforce, there are rules governing these activities through VUMC’s social media policy. Continue reading
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Changes to faculty and staff reimbursement for international travel go into effect tomorrow
Beginning July 1, both faculty and staff will be required to book work-related international travel through VUMC travel systems. Additionally, submission and approval of the Export Compliance International Travel Questionnaire will be required. Continue reading
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VUMC Limited Submission Opportunity: NIH Director’s Early Independence Awards; due July 10
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Opioid prescriptions after childbirth linked to increased risk of overdose, persistent use
Women who are prescribed opioids after childbirth have an increased risk of persistent opioid use or other serious opioid-related events, including overdose, in their first year postpartum, according to a new study by VUMC researchers. Continue reading
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