Daily Archives: October 12, 2020

Vanderbilt Health DNA podcast: “Local Heroes: REDCap’s Innovation Nation”

The “big science” fueling health and medicine discoveries is often powered by REDCap, which has 1.4 million global users — and counting as COVID-19 studies pop up. In Episode 10 of Vanderbilt Health DNA, Paul Harris, PhD, REDCap’s creator, explores ho… Continue reading

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Virtual events to celebrate employees’ years of service

Each year, Human Resources recognizes and honors staff celebrating 20-plus years of service to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with an awards ceremony and reception. This year, due to social distancing restrictions, HR will virtually honor the mor… Continue reading

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Erlanger Health System and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center partner in cancer care

Erlanger Health System and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, on behalf of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), have entered into a professional service agreement designing a long-term collaboration in comprehensive cancer care, including VICC he… Continue reading

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LGBTQ Medical History lecture: “Why Gender Always Matters” is tomorrow

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High-dose and egg-free flu vaccines available for employees

Getting your annual flu shot is one of most important things you can do to prevent the spread of influenza. VUMC faculty and staff need to receive their flu shot or have an approved exemption by Dec. 1, but the CDC recommends that, if possible, people … Continue reading

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“My Southern Health”: It’s officially flu shot season; here’s what parents need to know this year

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Early Voting for the 2020 election ends today

Voting is our civic duty and even though it can also feel like a big to-do, especially amid a global pandemic, VUMC wants to do what it can to make creating your voter plan as stress-free as possible. Continue reading

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Open Enrollment for 2021 benefits begins tomorrow

Open Enrollment for 2021 benefits begins tomorrow. Open Enrollment is a good time to review your benefit plans to make sure they meet the needs of you and your family. Continue reading

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“Lean Minute” video shows the value of daily team huddles and visual boards

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AAMC issues statement on approval of COVID-19 vaccines

The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) has issued a statement recommending that the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee evaluate any candidate vaccines prior to the FDA issuing an emergency use authorization. Continue reading

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