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Free skin cancer screening May 21
Free skin cancer screenings will be offered at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks May 21 in conjunction with Skin Cancer Awareness month. Read MoreMay 10, 2011
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New insect repellant may be thousands of times stronger than DEET
Discovery of a new class of insect repellant raises the possibility of formulations that are thousands of times more effective than current repellants. Read MoreMay 9, 2011
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Contemporary poster art display opens May 26
The Little Friends of Printmaking, American Fantômas, 2005 Serigraph Purchased with funds provided by the Louise Bullard Wallace Foundation Reproduction courtesy The Little Friends of Printmaking 2006.004 The Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery is pleased to Fit to Print: Contemporary Poster Art from the Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery… Read MoreMay 9, 2011
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Special Corky’s BBQ catering discount
Corky’s is offering a special discount to Vanderbilt University: the Corky’s Deluxe Catering Plan. Package includes: Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork with Sauce and Buns Rotisserie Chicken Pieces Baked Beans Potato Salad or Coleslaw Choice of Teas or Lemonade All this for only… Read MoreMay 9, 2011
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Join Great Strides Walk team
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host its annual Great Strides Walk on Saturday, May 21, at 8 a.m., at The Nashville Zoo. Contact: jill.forbert@vanderbilt.edu for more information or to join the team. www.cff.org… Read MoreMay 9, 2011
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Vanderbilt physicians again listed on best doctors surveys
iStockPhotography Again this year, Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s physicians are featured prominently in two popular annual surveys which recognize top physician performance and high levels of patient satisfaction. Both America’s Top Doctors and Best Doctors in America list hundreds of Vanderbilt physicians as being among the nation’s best. Read MoreMay 6, 2011
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Neblett to end 27 years of pediatric surgery leadership
(Vanderbilt University/Joe Howell) After nearly three decades of exemplary service, Wallace W. “Skip” Neblett III, is leaving his role as Pediatric Surgery chairman at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. … Read MoreMay 6, 2011
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Health Plus offers Know Your Numbers at VCH and MCN this week
Stop by and have your weight, blood pressure and body mass index checked: Tuesday, May 10 from 8:30 -9 a.m. at Monroe Carrel Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, room 2104 Wednesday, May 11 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Occupational Health Clinic, 640 Medical Arts Building Thursday,… Read MoreMay 6, 2011
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VUMC employees: Register for new identification badges by May 13
The deadline for verifying your badge information is fast approaching. Friday, May 13, is the last day for this required update. This summer, all VUMC faculty, staff and employed students will receive new identification badges that take advantage of updated technology and enhanced security. Here is what you need to know… Read MoreMay 6, 2011
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100 reasons why Vanderbilt is a great place to work
Vanderbilt University is a great place to work. There are a lot of reasons for this, and that’s what this list is about. Vanderbilt, the largest private employer in Nashville, combines great benefits, the cultural advantages of a major university, and the financial clout that makes staff and faculty coveted… Read MoreMay 6, 2011
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Uncommon Leadership
When Martha R. Ingram steps down June 30 after 12 years as chairman of Vanderbilt’s Board of Trust, she will leave behind a diverse and lasting legacy – including the hiring of two chancellors and the development of a residential college system at Vanderbilt, of which the newly named Martha Rivers Ingram Commons was the crucial first phase. Read MoreMay 5, 2011
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VUH drive-through closed at night beginning May 12
The Vanderbilt University Hospital drive-through off of Medical Center Drive will be closed at night beginning May 12. Read MoreMay 5, 2011
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Referring Provider database is now streamlined
For the first time ever, health care providers and their administrative team members can submit edits directly into the database that powers the Vanderbilt provider directory. Read MoreMay 5, 2011
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Vanderbilt moves forward with College Halls
The university will break ground in May 2012 on Kissam College Halls, two colleges that will each house about 330 upperclass students--a mixture of sophomores, juniors and seniors--and be led by faculty directors in residence. Read MoreMay 5, 2011
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Muddy conditions and warm weather bring increase in ATV injuries
The Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeing at least one ATV injury per week. Read MoreMay 5, 2011
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Upcoming Employee Celebration events
Employee Celebration events coming up include a picnic, symphony concert on the lawn and service awards recognition. Read MoreMay 4, 2011
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Tour de Nash bike ride May 21
Seventh annual bike ride begins and ends at Vanderbilt's campus. Read MoreMay 4, 2011
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Join the conversation about ‘Baby’s First Day’
Vanderbilt Medical Center staff are featured on the new TLC program "Baby's First Day." Read MoreMay 4, 2011
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Fourteen honored at Celebration of Teaching event
Faculty and graduate students who participated in Vanderbilt Center for Teaching programs this academic year were recognized. Read MoreMay 4, 2011
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2011 Commencement parking update
University Central faculty and staff are asked to alter their usual parking practices on Commencement day, May 13. Read MoreMay 4, 2011