Wisdom of Elders
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MacArthur Research Network on Law and Neuroscience recommendations cited in presidential report
The need for training programs for judges and others working in the criminal justice system and the development of clear guidelines for applying insights from neuroscience to criminal cases are among 16 influential recommendations provided by the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Law and Neuroscience to President Obama’s Bioethics Commission. Read More
VKC to host parental stress intervention conference July 14-17
Instructors will split the four-day conference into two, two-day sessions, with each session focusing on one of two intervention manuals created by VKC researchers to teach parents of children with disabilities how to manage stress. Read More
ABC’s John Quiñones signs ‘What Would You Do?’ July 19
ABC News journalist John Quiñones will sign "What Would You Do?," his book based on the hit television series, at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt. Read More
Eight ways to manage anger more effectively
Many people experience increased frustration and anger in the summer months. How can you beat the heat and avoid getting heated? Here are eight suggestions for managing anger more effectively. Read More
‘The Fantastic World of the American Circus’ continues through Sept. 4
There's still time to experience the excitement of the big top this summer with “Thrills and Chills! The Fantastic World of the American Circus.” The exhibition is on display at the Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery. Read More
Supreme Court experts ready to discuss upcoming decisions
Vanderbilt legal experts are available to talk about the latest Supreme Court decisions. Read More
Get 25 percent off business cards from Printing Services through June 12
From June 1 to June 12, Vanderbilt Printing Services is offering 25 percent off all business card orders charged to an internal cost center. Read More
‘Legal residency’ program launched for selected Vanderbilt law grads
Select Vanderbilt Law School graduates will do a 'legal residency' with the UnitedLex global consulting and legal services firm under a new deal. Read More
Faculty and staff opinions sought during upcoming Pulse Surveys
Vanderbilt University Medical Center faculty and staff are encouraged to share their opinions through upcoming Community Pulse Surveys. Read More
Research at U.S. academic medical centers faces threats to sustainable support
Unstable federal research funding and reductions in health care revenue for academic medical centers threatens to undermine the nation’s biomedical research enterprise, and in turn clinical medicine, which the nation needs now more than ever. Read More
Awards recognize commitment to service excellence
Credo Award and Five Pillar Leader Award winners were announced May 21 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Clinical Enterprise Leadership Assembly at Langford Auditorium. These staff and faculty awards are given on a quarterly basis. Read More
Clinical Enterprise Leadership Assembly explores changing health care economy
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Spring Clinical Enterprise Leadership Assembly, held on May 21 at Langford Auditorium, highlighted ways the Medical Center is preparing to lead in a consumer-driven health care economy, where patients’ concerns over both cost and quality will drive industry change. Read More
Customers to receive credits for some Lync long-distance calls made in April
During April, Vanderbilt IT experienced an issue with the termination of some Lync long-distance calls that resulted in overcharges. Customers who were incorrectly charged will receive their appropriate credits in May. Read More
New colorectal surgery protocol reduces length of hospital stay by 25 percent
For colorectal surgery patients at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the introduction last summer of a new patient care protocol, which includes intensive follow-up by anesthesiologists in the hospital, has led to an average 25 percent reduction in hospital length of stay after surgery — from four days to three — and 90 percent reduction in the use of opioids to treat post-operative pain. Read More
VU study to explore Accountable Care Organizations’ impact on cancer screenings
As health care organizations implement new strategies to improve quality and reduce costs, a physician researcher at VUMC is setting out to identify whether there could be unintended effects. Read More
Slovis receives Community Service Award from Nashville Police Department
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) presented its Community Service Award to Corey Slovis, M.D., professor and chair of Emergency Medicine, at a recent ceremony at the Music City Center. Read More
Dietitian and friends donate chemo care bags to VICC patients
A Nashville-based dietitian who lost her mother to cancer is using the power of social media to raise funds for chemo care bags for cancer patients. Read More
Hackett lauded as one of Women to Watch in health care
Lauren Hackett, MPA, executive director of Administration at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) and chief business officer for Oncology, Imaging and Quantitative Sciences Administration, has been chosen as one of the 2015 Women to Watch by Nashville Medical News. Read More
Photo: The Band Perry
Members of The Band Perry recently visited Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read More
