James Powers
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Nwankwo’s university service enriched by her teaching, research experiences
As Ifeoma Nwankwo completes her term as associate provost for strategic initiatives and partnerships, she reflects on her work to advance inclusive innovation across campus. Read MoreJul 10, 2019
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Initiative stresses importance of advance directives
While many might prefer to not think about dying, healthcare professionals throughout the United States are encouraging patients and their families to do just that during a national awareness campaign April 16-22 that promotes the importance of completing an advance directive for healthcare. Read MoreApr 12, 2018
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Initiative seeks to encourage use of advance directives
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is encouraging faculty and staff to answer this question: If you became incapable of making health care decisions for yourself because of injury or illness, would your family or health care provider know your wishes for health care? Read MoreApr 7, 2016
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Powers receives award from Nutrition and Dietetics association
James Powers, M.D., associate professor of Medicine and chief of Geriatric Medicine at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center, was recently named to receive the Iris Award from the Nashville Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Read MoreMar 31, 2016
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Listen: Elders save and share wisdom in Vanderbilt interdisciplinary study
Life-changing lessons learned from seniors in the Wisdom of the Elders program will be on display at Sarratt Student Center Sept. 26. Read MoreSep 18, 2014
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Pneumonia vaccine for children to be tested in older adults
Vanderbilt is taking part in a national study to test in older adults the use of a vaccine designed to protect children against a common cause of pneumonia. Read MoreOct 11, 2012
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GGIG lecture: Role of clinical pharmacist in reducing medications
VUMC’s Debbie Harrell and James Powers will discuss “The Role of the Clinical Pharmacist in Reducing Medications” from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, in Medical Center East, South Tower, Room 8380B as part of the Geriatrics and Gerontology Interest Group Lunchtime Lecture Series. Read MoreSep 24, 2012
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Lunchtime lecture on Alzheimer’s Sept. 6
Associate Professor of Medicine James Powers will present "Alzheimer's Disease 2011." Read MoreAug 25, 2011