Borrow an International Lens film for free
The International Lens film series is now lending DVDs of past films for free. DVDs of films that were screened at Sarratt Cinema during… Read More
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Initiative seeks to anticipate discharge dates for patients
An initiative is afoot to document each patient’s anticipated date of discharge in StarPanel (the electronic medical record system) upon admission to Vanderbilt University Hospital, then update it daily and remind patients of it daily. Read More
Photo: Breaking Ground in Williamson County
(photos by Steve Green) Above, officials with Williamson Medical Center and Vanderbilt University Medical Center gathered Tuesday to break ground on what… Read More
Study finds limited resources for injured surgeons
Nearly half of orthopaedic surgeons sustain at least one injury during their career and, in many cases, the resources available to them are inadequate, according to a Vanderbilt study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. Read More
Home Care Services lands on ‘elite’ list
Vanderbilt Home Care Services has been named to the 2013 HomeCare Elite, an unranked listing of the top 25 percent of U.S. home health agencies, based on various publicly available clinical and financial performance data. Read More
‘Bedside Matters’ caregiver rounds moved to Dec. 11
The next Bedside Matters monthly rounds, originally scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 20, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 11. Read More
Photo: Cancer survivorship celebration
More than 650 cancer survivors, family members and cancer health care providers attended Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s Cancer Survivorship Celebration earlier this month during a special evening dinner and concert at the Loveless Barn in Nashville. Read More
Clinic helps patients cope with Huntington’s disease
Melissa Darnall could easily look around her family reunions and pick out who had Huntington’s disease (HD). The genetic disorder had affected four of her five aunts and uncles and her father, and the balance problems and shakiness typical of HD were readily apparent in those siblings. Read More
Summit explores future of health education system
More than 50 health education professionals and students gathered for a daylong summit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to explore interprofessional collaboration efforts to meet the growing needs of today’s health care delivery system. Read More
Research contributions of VUMC nurses highlighted
Nursing research and evidence-based practice at Vanderbilt University Medical Center was on full display Nov. 13 at the annual Nursing Research Day. Read More
Children’s Hospital after-hours clinic in Hendersonville debuts
Care is closer at hand for children who need it, when they need it, now that the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has opened a second after-hours clinic in Hendersonville, Tenn. Read More
Wellcast: Staying Connected During Times of Transition
(iStockphoto) As with most organizations over the past year, Vanderbilt has faced changes. There are various ways that people respond to change, and having… Read More
Survey to designate Health Plus Wellness Credit now available
The Health Plus Wellness Credit designation survey has been sent by email to faculty and staff who are enrolled in the Vanderbilt Health Plan and have earned a Go for the Gold Wellness Credit for 2014. Read More
Life Phase Series: How to Influence People
Lara Beth Lehman, president of the University Staff Advisory Council, will discuss “How to Influence People” from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Thursday,… Read More
Babies and You: Nutrition for a Healthy Start
(photo courtesy of Health Plus) Marilyn Holmes, manager of Health Plus and a registered dietician and licensed nutritionist, will discuss “Nutrition for a Healthy… Read More
Watch and remember JFK’s visit to Vanderbilt
In remembrance of President John F. Kennedy’s death 50 years ago, watch this video of JFK’s visit to Vanderbilt just months before his assassination. Read More
Scholarship students show the impact of Opportunity Vanderbilt
Sabre Rucker grew up just a few miles from the Vanderbilt campus in East Nashville. Despite her successes in high school, her dreams of “black… Read More
Saturday morning program at Peabody gives local students free books, encourages reading
Saturday mornings are all about reading for the 25 middle school students enrolled in Patterson RAPS, a free program for Metro Nashville Public School students who live in the communities surrounding Vanderbilt. Read More
Chancellor Zeppos to co-chair U.S. Senate task force reviewing higher ed regulations and reporting requirements
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will co-chair the Task Force on Government Regulation of Higher Education, which will examine burdens on institutions of higher education. Read More
Two Vanderbilt librarians selected as ARL fellows
Vanderbilt Heard Libraries' Bill Hook and Larry Reeves are among 26 fellows participating in the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Leadership Fellows Program for 2013-15. Read More
