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Zeppos, Balser meet with congressional leaders
Jun. 27, 2011—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Jeff Balser traveled to the nation’s capital June 22 and 23 to meet with Tennessee congressional leaders, Vanderbilt alumni and others to discuss Vanderbilt’s health care, research and educational priorities and their role in the federal agenda.
Focus on mental illness in gun debate is misleading
Jun. 27, 2011—In an essay published June 25 in the journal The Lancet, Jonathan M. Metzl argues that “surprisingly little evidence supports the notion that individuals with mental illness are more likely than anyone else to commit gun crimes.”
Blame game doesn’t help obese patients
Jun. 27, 2011—New research into changes in the brains of obese patients and others with substance abuse issues indicate doctors should be more understanding when treating these patients.
Go for the Gold is ready for you
Jun. 24, 2011—All three steps of the nationally award winning Go for the Gold program are now ready to complete. Step One: Complete your yearly Health Risk Assessment to learn more about your health risks. Step Two: The Wellness Actions Log is new for 2011. View it soon, so you have plenty of time to start choosing...
Best season of Commodore baseball ends in Omaha
Jun. 24, 2011—OMAHA, Neb. – The season that no one wanted to see end finally came to a close on June 24 as the most successful team in the history of Vanderbilt baseball was eliminated from the College World Series with a 6-4 loss to Florida.
New VUMC website designed with patients, caregivers in mind
Jun. 23, 2011—Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s website for patients, caregivers and the public – VanderbiltHealth.com – has undergone its first major redesign since the site launched in 2007.
Incorporate sustainability into summer excursions
Jun. 23, 2011—As vacation season heats up, cars and planes rev up to meet the needs of eager travelers. By putting a little extra effort into the planning of your vacation, you can reduce the environmental impact of your trips with these handy and sustainable travel tips. Tourism’s Impact on the Environment Tourism takes a toll on...
Who or what is the Tea Party movement? Survey offers some answers
Jun. 23, 2011—According to a new survey undertaken by sociologists from Vanderbilt University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Tea Partiers are an old movement in new (albeit retro) packaging.
Vanderbilt 5, North Carolina 1 at CWS
Jun. 22, 2011—OMAHA, Neb. – After being held in check against Florida, Vanderbilt scored runs in each of its first three innings on Wednesday as the Commodores eliminated North Carolina from the College World Series with a 5-1 win at TD Ameritrade Park.
Bikers from Vanderbilt complete 20-mile ride in Hyannis Port
Jun. 22, 2011—Riding tandem bikes, two pairs of bikers with Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt Kennedy Center ties—Alice Byrne and Josh Putman, and Jessica (Jessi) Solomon and Jeanne Gavigan—completed a 20-mile bike ride in the Twelfth Annual Audi Best Buddies Challenge-Hyannis Port.
Employees’ artwork sought for contest and exhibit
Jun. 21, 2011—Registration is free, and there are cash prizes involved.
Au Bon Pain opens at Medical Center Plaza
Jun. 21, 2011—Vanderbilt's newest dining option is now open.