Daily Archives: December 14, 2020
Vanderbilt LifeFlight sees large increase in Covid-19 transports
Vanderbilt LifeFlight has transported more than 220 COVID-19 patients since the pandemic started with the numbers rising dramatically in the last few weeks. Continue reading
SHARE Center presents “Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment at VUMC,” Dec. 17
School of Nursing names Robin Steaban Honorary Alumna
Robin Steaban, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, chief nursing officer at Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital, has been honored by Vanderbilt University School of Nursing with the school’s Honorary Alumna distinction. Continue reading
Students were not able to sing carols in person this year at the hospital. So they brought holiday music via video.
“It’s a tradition for us as well as for the Medical Center. We wanted to bring that same holiday cheer this year.” Continue reading
Lead-time trajectory of CA19-9 as an anchor marker for pancreatic cancer early detection
There is substantial interest in liquid biopsy approaches for cancer early detection, among subjects at risk, using multi-marker panels. CA19-9 is an established circulating biomarker for pancreatic cancer. However, its relevance for pancreatic cancer … Continue reading
UPDATE: Weekly COVID-19 statistics
A snapshot of some of the numbers that help tell the story of COVID-19 at Vanderbilt. Continue reading
UPDATE: COVID vaccine FAQs
Check out more questions and answers about the COVID-19 vaccines, including “Will my household be able to receive the vaccine when I do?” and “I am of childbearing years. Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine?” Continue reading
REMINDER: Enroll here for COVID vaccine
For your safety, and the safety and well-being of our community, we strongly encourage you to be vaccinated for COVID-19. As an employee of VUMC, this enrollment form is the initial step for you to be scheduled to receive vaccines that will be provided… Continue reading
NEW: Questions and answers about allergies and the COVID vaccines
Among the most common questions about the COVID-19 vaccines is about whether people should be concerned about allergies. Some answers based on current knowledge and understanding. Continue reading