Monthly Archives: September 2020

Streptococcus thermophilus inhibits colorectal tumorigenesis through secreting β-galactosidase

Streptococcus thermophilus was identified to be depleted in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) by shotgun metagenomic sequencing of 526 multi-cohort fecal samples. Here, we aim to investigate if this bacterium could act as a prophylactics for CRC pr… Continue reading

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Maintenance topical steroid therapy in eosinophilic esophagitis: Not so hard to swallow any more?

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Reminder: Vanderbilt Health is on Instagram

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Have you rescheduled your mammogram?

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What’s new for Open Enrollment: VUMC telehealth

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Survey Sparks: Stericycle Information

Part of a series of Joint Commission readiness tips. For more information, go to: https://www.vumc.org/mysite/ Continue reading

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“Discover”: Elements of success in pediatric ECMO

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Chill Out with free ice cream, Sept. 25

Take time to “chill out” with free ice cream and frozen treats Friday, Sept. 25, during VUMC Chill Out, the annual Employee Celebration event. Continue reading

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Take time to prepare for Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment for 2021 benefits begins next month. A lot has changed over the past year, and that could include your benefits needs. Now is a good time to review your current benefits plans to make sure they still meet your family’s needs. Continue reading

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The Peer Vaccination Program provides convenient way to get the flu shot on your unit

As part of this year’s Employee Influenza Vaccination Program, FLUla-2-Uza, the Peer Vaccination Program is an essential way in which VUMC employees in clinical inpatient and outpatient departments are expected to receive their annual flu shot. Continue reading

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