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Robotic system to enhance Children’s Hospital pharmacy
The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt will begin using a new state-of-the-art automated robotic system in June to prepare intravenous and single-use syringe medications for inpatients, making it the first children’s hospital in Tennessee to implement the technology. Read MoreMay 22, 2014
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Volunteer’s hats warming heads, hearts in NICU
Thorun Olsen watched as two tiny, soft knitted hats — one pink and one blue — were placed on Nolan and Nora Mong’s petite heads to keep them warm in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreMay 22, 2014
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Roundtable explores latest health trends for large employers
When it comes to episodic care for minor problems, patient convenience trumps provider convenience in today’s health care market. Read MoreMay 22, 2014
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Classmates unite to create medical scholarships
Whether it’s former classmates or perfect strangers coming together to support a great cause, there is no denying that there is strength in numbers. Read MoreMay 22, 2014
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School of Medicine graduates ready to make positive impact
At last week’s Commencement, the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Class of 2014 was charged with focusing on developing relationships with their patients and stepping up as leaders in their profession while making a positive impact in health care. Read MoreMay 15, 2014
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Nursing graduates embrace chance to improve health care
Linda Norman, DSN, R.N., Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing and dean of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, told graduates during Commencement and Investiture ceremonies last week that “this is the most exciting time to be a new master’s or doctorally prepared nurse because nursing is more appreciated than ever. Read MoreMay 15, 2014
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Biomedical Sciences graduates driven by promise of discovery
Most people probably don’t think much about the chemical compound that flavors curries and gives the Indian spice turmeric its yellow color. For Odaine Gordon, Ph.D., who celebrated his doctoral degree at last week’s Graduate School commencement, this compound — called curcumin — has special significance. Read MoreMay 15, 2014
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Address highlights VUMC Nursing
Executive Chief Nursing Officer Marilyn Dubree, MSN, R.N., reviewed the challenges of the past year and highlighted what Vanderbilt University Medical Center nursing is doing to prepare for the future at last week’s State of Nursing address, scheduled to coincide with National Nurses Week. Read MoreMay 15, 2014
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Gift creates one home for Medical School class photos
For decades, the composite photos of Vanderbilt UniversitySchool of Medicine graduating classes could be found spread all around the Medical Center. Some were framed and hung, while others were stowed in desk drawers or archived in various locations. Read MoreMay 8, 2014
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Nighttime dialysis treatments available
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, committed to providing multiple options to patients who have kidney disease, recently began offering nocturnal in-center hemodialysis, which allows patients to receive treatment at night while they sleep. Read MoreMay 8, 2014
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Preschool program for children with autism set to open
A preschool program for children ages 18-36 months with autism or suspected autism is opening in mid-July at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center (BWC), with plans to expand to children ages 3-5 in the near future. Read MoreMay 8, 2014
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Vanderbilt Prize winner encourages big dreams
Science and beauty are linked, for when a scientist makes a discovery, “she sees something truly beautiful for the first time and reveals that beauty to the world.” Read MoreMay 8, 2014
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Vanderbilt pediatricians call for a tracking system for babies not getting vitamin K shot
Mark and Melissa Knotowicz declined the vitamin K shot for their infant twins Abel, left, and Silas at birth. Silas had a brain bleed and subsequent seizures, and the family is raising awareness for other parents about vitamin K deficiency. (Photo by Joe Howell) Doctors at… Read MoreMay 1, 2014
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VUH receives top safety score from Leapfrog Group
Vanderbilt University Hospital recently earned a Spring 2014 patient safety grade of “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a coalition of public and private purchasers of employee health coverage that works to encourage health care safety, quality and affordability. Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Score uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital data… Read MoreApr 29, 2014
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Prominent scientist, respected administrator Susan Wente named Vanderbilt provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs
After an extensive national search, Susan R. Wente has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today. Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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Construction of new Engineering and Science Building at Vanderbilt set to begin May 2014
Vanderbilt University’s Board of Trust has approved the construction of a seven-story tower on campus as part of an effort to further strengthen the institution’s growing reputation as a major producer of intellectual leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators. Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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Gratitude fuels graduates’ scholarship creation efforts
When October’s Reunion 2014 rolls around at Vanderbilt University, alumni from Vanderbilt’s Schools of Nursing and Medicine will gather not only to renew enduring friendships, but also to celebrate the successful fundraising that many classes have undertaken to fund scholarships for deserving students who might not otherwise be able to attend the Schools of Medicine and Nursing. Read MoreApr 24, 2014
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VICC debuts novel neuroendocrine tumor treatment
A retired elementary school principal has become the first patient at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center to receive an investigational cancer therapy for the treatment of his neuroendocrine tumor. Read MoreApr 24, 2014
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Event honors lives of those impacted by organ donation
When Renee Coats retrieved a packet from her mailbox she was not sure how to feel. Read MoreApr 24, 2014
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VICC research takes center stage at national meeting
Research led by Joan Garrett, Ph.D., research instructor in Hematology/Oncology, reveals a molecular mechanism that may explain why some forms of breast cancer become resistant to therapy. Read MoreApr 24, 2014