Wellcast: Are you at risk for skin cancer?
Jami Miller, director of the Dermatology Residency Program and Phototherapy, talks about skin cancer and what could put you at risk. Read More
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Health Plus is relocating; look for survey to designate Wellness Credit
Health Plus is relocating to the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center, and faculty and staff will have the opportunity to try the new facilities during an open house period Dec. 22-Jan. 5. Read More
Aronoff to lead Division of Infectious Diseases
David Aronoff, M.D., has been named the new director of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Division of Infectious Diseases. Read More
Heart Institute studying absorbable coronary stent
Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute is participating in a clinical trial to evaluate a medical device for the treatment of coronary artery disease. Read More
Vanderbilt, Leipzig research collaboration sees strong results
During the past two weeks, the fifth international symposium between Leipzig and Vanderbilt universities was held on the Vanderbilt campus, as seven Leipzig faculty members presented a series of chemical biology-related lectures. Read More
Photo: NorthCrest clinic debut
Officials with NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield and Vanderbilt celebrate the opening of the new Vanderbilt Center for Women’s Health at NorthCrest. Patients can call 343-5700 to schedule appointments at the integrative clinic. Read More
Diabetes Center to celebrate major milestones
The Vanderbilt Diabetes Center is celebrating two significant milestones this month. Read More
Aaronson named medical director of Spine Center
Oran Aaronson, M.D., associate professor of Neurological Surgery, has been named medical director of the Vanderbilt Spine Center. Read More
National Cancer Institute director set for Discovery Lecture
The director of the National Cancer Institute, Harold Varmus, M.D., will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 21. His lecture, “New Directions in Cancer Research,” will begin at 4 p.m. in 208 Light Hall. Read More
Photo: Military perspective
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. (retired) Kimberly Siniscalchi addressed a packed audience at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing this week, in honor of Veteran’s Day. Read More
Tennessee Hospital Association honors three from VUMC
Three members of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center community were among 19 individuals and organizations honored at the 75th annual meeting of the Tennessee Hospital Association, held recently in Nashville at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Read More
Yunus speaks at Global Social Business Summit
Muhammad Yunus, Phd‘71, and the 1996 Vanderbilt Distinguished Alumnus, was an inspiring keynote speaker during the fifth annual Global Social Business Summit. After Vanderbilt, Yunus… Read More
Initiative promotes patient awareness of ACA options
On Jan. 1, 2014, hundreds of thousands of Tennesseans will become eligible for federally subsidized health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Vanderbilt University Medical Center is launching a campaign to increase patient awareness about the ACA and help patients enroll in subsidized insurance plans. Read More
Vision research group names VU graduate student to its board
Vanderbilt graduate student Megan Capozzi has been named the Member-In-Training Board of Trustee to the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). Read More
Photo: Emergency preparedness
VUMC was one of several area hospitals and federal, state and local agencies participating in in last week’s 2013 Regional Hospitals Fall Severe Weather Exercise. Read More
Family’s support enhances cancer research training
John F. Brock III, chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises, his wife, Mary, and their three children have established an endowment to support an oncology fellowship at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. The Brock Family Fellowship will provide financial assistance long into the future for young physicians, postdoctoral students and medical investigators who are furthering their training in cancer research. Read More
Clinical enterprise braced for shifting health landscape
Vanderbilt University Medical Center staff and faculty are preparing for a new health care landscape, one shaped by a lowered payment regime, greater outside scrutiny of health care quality, new rewards and penalties for hospital and provider safety and quality, and the transfer of financial risk for health outcomes from payers to newly affiliated hospitals and providers. Read More
Immunosuppressive drugs unlikely to raise fetal risk: study
Women with chronic autoimmune diseases who take immunosuppressive medications during their first trimester of pregnancy are not putting their babies at significantly increased risk of adverse outcomes, according to a Vanderbilt study released online by the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism. Read More
Meeting lets employers, providers explore solutions
As never before, large employers and regional health care providers have opportunity — and incentive — to work together to tame unsustainable health benefit cost inflation while improving health and health care outcomes. Read More
Universitywide Limited Submission Opportunity: Translational cancer research grant from the Mary Kay Foundation
Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate for the Mary Kay Foundation Translational Cancer Research Grant program for 2014. These awards provide $100,000 over two years… Read More
