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My Southern Health: 8 tips for traveling when your child has diabetes
Summer outings and getaways should be fun and relaxing for everyone. And they can be — even if you’ve got meds and supplies to pack for your child with diabetes. Read MoreMay 13, 2018
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My Southern Health: Know the symptoms of polycystic kidney disease
A sharp spike in blood pressure was James George’s first symptom before a diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease, but it wasn’t his first warning. Read MoreMay 13, 2018
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Vanderbilt wins NASA rocketry championship for fifth time
The Vanderbilt Student Launch team won the NASA University Student Launch Competition for an unprecedented fifth time—following up on their eighth Payload Design Award—the space agency announced Friday. Read MoreMay 11, 2018
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Final Open Dore on Location of spring at Central Library May 14
The final Open Dore On Location of the spring 2018 semester is scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, May 14, in the Central Library Community Room. All faculty and staff are invited to attend this informal discussion session with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente. Read MoreMay 8, 2018
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Getting robotic surgical tools from the lab to the operating room
Nabil Simaan’s Advanced Robotics and Mechanism Applications Laboratory at Vanderbilt leads the way in advancing several robotics technologies for medical use, including miniature robots for single small-incision, cochlear implant and minimally invasive throat surgeries. Read MoreMay 8, 2018
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Video: Six body weight exercises to do at work or home
This short video series demonstrates six body weight exercises that can be completed in the workplace or at home. The exercises work both primary and secondary muscle groups using just your body weight, and no equipment is necessary. Read MoreMay 2, 2018
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Former Commodore running back to host Down syndrome clinic May 5
Former Commodore All-SEC running back Zac Stacy will host the first annual Zac Stacy/National Down Syndrome Society All-Star Clinic on Saturday, May 5, at the Vanderbilt Recreation Center. The event will feature football drills and games, lunch and a photo and autograph session for children with Down syndrome and other disorders. Read MoreMay 2, 2018
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My Southern Health: The emotional side of being screened for lung cancer
Sometimes a screening is more complicated than just a scan. Experts hear a wide range of patients’ worries. Read MoreMay 1, 2018
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My Southern Health: What a woman heart attack survivor wants to teach other women
The first time Jessica Biggs remembers someone talking to her about the symptoms of heart attacks in women, she was 32—and having one herself. Four heart attacks and six stents later, the eighth-grade English teacher talks to her students and any woman who will listen about the reality of heart attacks for women and how to spot the warning signs. Read MoreMay 1, 2018
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April issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente provides updates on the many academic working groups, task forces and strategy planning committees putting finishing touches on drafts of their reports, proposals and plans, and discusses next steps in the process of implementing them. Read MoreApr 27, 2018
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Vaughan Jones named honorary fellow of Learned Society of Wales
Vaughan Jones, Stevenson Distinguished Professor of Mathematics, has been named an honorary fellow of the Learned Society of Wales, the first national academy of science and letters in that country. Read MoreApr 26, 2018
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Schumaker named a fellow of the American Mathematical Society for 2018
Stevenson Professor of Mathematics Larry Schumaker has been named a fellow of the American Mathematical Society for 2018. Read MoreApr 26, 2018
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Pew Biomedical Scholars Award
Vanderbilt University may submit one nomination for the 2019 Pew Biomedical Scholars Award. The award supports assistant professors of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of human health. Read MoreApr 26, 2018
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Register now for free VU Public Safety teen driving awareness course June 2
Vanderbilt University Public Safety is teaming up with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s Injury Prevention Program and Metro Nashville Police to offer a free Teen Driver Awareness Program at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks. Read MoreApr 26, 2018
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Take a Mindful Break: Watch video, complete survey
Follow along with Health Plus’ new Mindful Break video to feel relaxed and renewed. Now you can experience rejuvenating stretching and breathing from anywhere, anytime. Read MoreApr 26, 2018
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Celebrate Global Employee Health and Fitness Month in May
Join Vanderbilt in celebrating Global Employee Health and Fitness Month in May. Health Plus will offer Know Your Numbers stations throughout the month for staff to check blood pressure and BMI. Participants will be entered into a drawing for great prizes. Read MoreApr 26, 2018