Monthly Archives: August 2020
Survey Sparks: Clutter-Free Environment
Part of a series of Joint Commission readiness tips. Today: A clean and clutter-free environment is the first step to safety. Continue reading
Eskind Biomedical Library reopens tomorrow
The Annette and Irwin Eskind Family Biomedical Library and Learning Center will re-open on Wednesday, Aug. 5, with shorter operating hours and social distancing and access protocols in place. Continue reading
Memory complaints linked to changes in brain structure in postmenopausal women
Memory complaints in younger postmenopausal women are associated with differences in brain structure and may serve as an early marker for risk of future cognitive decline, according to a study published in “Menopause” by Vanderbilt University Medical C… Continue reading
Next “Babies and You” to be Aug. 20
Second quarter 2020 DAISY Awards honor four extraordinary nurses
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has announced the second quarter of 2020 recipients of the DAISY Award, a recognition for extraordinary nurses who exemplify compassion toward patients and families. Continue reading
#ListenDNA Insider Clips: excerpt from “The Futurist: Your Life, Your Genes, Your Care.”
Listen to Dr. Bonnie Miller, professor of medical administration and clinical surgery, former senior associate dean for Health Sciences Education at VUSM, and former executive vice president for educational affairs at VUMC, describe the utopia of care … Continue reading