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My Southern Health: Women and heart disease
Many of us are aware that heart disease is a major problem in America, but how do we begin to address it? Esther S.H. Kim, a cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discusses women, heart disease and how it can be prevented. Read MoreJan 2, 2018
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Statement from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
“The tax bill passed by Congress today rightly excludes draconian proposals that would have made college more expensive for students and families. In particular, we appreciate that Sen. Lamar Alexander recognized the negative impact specific provisions would have on the mission of higher education and worked to mitigate that impact…… Read MoreDec 20, 2017
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Achieve your New Year’s resolutions with a wellness coach
Interested in setting a wellness goal? Health Plus provides personal wellness coaching as a benefit for Vanderbilt faculty and staff. Read MoreDec 20, 2017
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VKC Science Day to focus on science of development and developmental disabilities
Technology as a tool in research and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be the keynote topic at the 10th annual Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Science Day, scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. Read MoreDec 19, 2017
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My Southern Health: The importance of organ donation—a young mother’s story
Ashleigh-Anne Hughes’ inspiring organ donation story, and how her transplant led her to a life of advocacy work. Read MoreDec 18, 2017
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Nurse saves baby born in back seat of car in Medical Center East parking lot
School of Nursing student Steven Welton will never forget the first baby he delivered. Welton took charge when Elijah Youssef was born unexpectedly in the back seat of the family’s Honda outside Medical Center East last week. Welton is halfway through VUSN’s ASN to MSN program for registered nurses who have associate degrees, but he’d never before delivered a baby nor assisted in a delivery. Read MoreDec 13, 2017
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Vanderbilt researchers win an R&D100 Award for MultiWell MicroFormulator
A team of Vanderbilt University scientists and engineers led by Professor John P. Wikswo has won an R&D 100 Award--called the "Oscar of Innovation"--for their MultiWell MicroFormulator. Read MoreDec 13, 2017
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Mindful Breaks come to you—just in time for the SkyVU launch
Health Plus now offers Mindful Breaks, a program of guided stretching and breathing offered on site in your department. Faculty and staff can drop in for a few minutes at their convenience and return to their day refocused and refreshed. Read MoreDec 13, 2017
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December issue of provost’s ‘Open Dore’ newsletter now available
Read the December 2017 issue of "The Open Dore," Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente’s newsletter, which is now available online. Read MoreDec 13, 2017
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TIPs grant funds groundbreaking LGBT policy lab
Funded by a 2017 TIPs grant, the Vanderbilt LGBT Policy Lab connects interdisciplinary faculty and students to study the impact of LGBT-related public policies. In the VU BreakThru blog, Tara McKay, assistant professor of medicine, health and society, discusses how she uses her research to influence health, legal and social policies in both the domestic and global arenas. Read MoreDec 12, 2017
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Make a gift, and receive a limited-edition pair of Vanderbilt socks
Now through Dec. 31, when you make a gift of $35 or more, Vanderbilt will send you a pair of limited-edition socks as our way of saying thanks. Read MoreDec 12, 2017
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Advocate for nurses and Americans 50-plus to give VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture Jan. 9
Alicia Georges, a leading nursing advocate and the national volunteer president-elect of the 38 million-member AARP, will be the first speaker in the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s 2018 Dean's Diversity Lecture series. Read MoreDec 12, 2017
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My Southern Health: Winter coats are dangerous in car seats
Bulky coats give the false impression your child is snugly strapped in the car seat. Read MoreDec 8, 2017
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School of Nursing presents first Divisional Commodore Award
Ryan E. McNew, manager of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s Frist Nursing Informatics Center (FNIC) Support, has been named the school’s first Divisional Commodore Award recipient. Read MoreDec 8, 2017
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Babies and You: “Getting Back in Shape After Baby” Dec. 14
Nicole Motzny, a physical therapist with the Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute, will present "Getting Back in Shape After Baby" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, in Light Hall, Room 407. Read MoreDec 6, 2017
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Provost’s Open Dore on Location at MRB III Dec. 11
The final Open Dore On Location of the fall semester is scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at Medical Research Building III, Room 3131. All faculty and staff are invited to attend this informal discussion session with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente. Read MoreDec 5, 2017
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Food for Thought presents ‘Nick Cave: Feat.’ Dec. 12
In partnership with The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Vanderbilt University presents “Food for Thought,” a series of lunchtime conversations with Vanderbilt professors, Frist Center curators, and other members of the Nashville community. The Dec. 12 session, inspired by the exhibition "Nick Cave: Feat.," will delve into how contemporary performance art can offer powerful and transformative opportunities for communities. Read MoreDec 4, 2017
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Dillard, Wallace honored with Slive Award
The Southeastern Conference honored Vanderbilt and league legends Godfrey Dillard and Perry Wallace Friday in Atlanta with the SEC's Michael L. Slive Award. Dillard and Wallace (represented by his nephew James) were honored throughout the day along with four football players from Kentucky who were the league's first four African American football players. Read MoreDec 4, 2017
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November issue of Faculty Senate’s ‘Engage’ newsletter now available
The latest issue of the Faculty Senate newsletter features important information from the Shared Governance Committee, which is soliciting input from the faculty regarding shared governance at Vanderbilt. Read MoreNov 30, 2017
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Faculty grant allows Janusek to delve into mystery of stone giants
With a provost-funded Research Scholar Grant, John Janusek has been able to expand his decades-long research into Tiwanaku, one of the Andes’ earliest cities and an influential religious center. Read MoreNov 29, 2017