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Proposals requested for St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fellowship Awards
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the 2018 St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fellowship Awards. Read MoreJun 8, 2017
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Next Parents’ Group meeting June 14
The next parenting group meeting is Wednesday, June 14 at noon at the Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center. Read MoreJun 7, 2017
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Farmers’ Market returns to medical center plaza through Oct. 26
The Nashville Farmers’ Market at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has returned and will be held every Thursday from 2 to 5:30 p.m. through Oct. 26. Read MoreJun 7, 2017
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Vandy Walks: Enjoy campus architecture June 15
Vandy Walks presents "Campus Architecture" June 15. Read MoreJun 7, 2017
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Health Plus offers Know Your Numbers and CORE Nutrition June 14
Faculty and staff are invited to the Know Your Numbers and CORE Nutrition event June 14. Read MoreJun 7, 2017
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Vanderbilt exhibit pays tribute to lesser-known abstract artist
A student-curated exhibition of works by artist Morris Davidson, who was passionate about abstract painting, can be seen at the Fine Arts Gallery through Sept. 17. Read MoreJun 6, 2017
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Construction re-routes walkway near School of Nursing
Fencing around the new School of Nursing expansion project construction area was put up Wednesday, May 31. Read MoreJun 1, 2017
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Deadline extended: Pew-Stewart Scholars Program
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center may nominate one candidate for the 2018 Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research Program. This program supports assistant professors of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of a cure for cancer. Read MoreMay 31, 2017
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VICC experts to discuss high risk breast cancer at free seminar June 6
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), in collaboration with the Hereditary Cancer Program and the Vanderbilt Breast Center, is hosting a free seminar, “Are You at High Risk for Breast Cancer?” Read MoreMay 26, 2017
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Vandy Cooks: Middle Eastern cuisine June 16
Join Marissa Wertheimer, a registered dietitian, as she prepares a variety of Middle Eastern dishes with big flavors on Friday, June 16. Read MoreMay 24, 2017
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My Southern Health: Heart failure – it’s not what you think
Heart failure is more prevalent in the South. Here’s what you need to know. Read MoreMay 24, 2017
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My Southern Health: The benefit of skin-to-skin contact for infants
Ventral skin-to-skin contact has been shown to improve premature infants’ health, both short- and long-term. The baby is undressed or unwrapped and placed against the mother’s bare skin, nestled against her chest. A cozier name for this method of holding a new baby is “kangaroo care.” Read MoreMay 24, 2017
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Family Night with the Nashville Symphony set for June 8
On Thursday, June 8, Employee Appreciation’s Vanderbilt Family Night with the Nashville Symphony will feature an enchanting evening of music at Centennial Park. Activities begin at 5 p.m. Read MoreMay 24, 2017
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Sync your Higi account to send weight and blood pressure measurements to Health Plus
Check weight and blood pressure with Higi machines on campus and across the country. Read MoreMay 23, 2017
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Upload height, weight and blood pressure measurements to Health Plus
You can now submit official measurements of height, weight and blood pressure from your primary care provider to Health Plus. Read MoreMay 23, 2017
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Male adults needed for hearing study
The Vanderbilt Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences is seeking male adults to participate in a research study. The study will explore how the brain processes linguistic sounds. Read MoreMay 22, 2017
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Planning a family getaway? Check out these employee discounts
Are you planning a summertime vacation or getaway with your family? Vanderbilt University employees have access to hundreds of discounts that include some fun-filled vacation destinations. Read MoreMay 19, 2017
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My Southern Health: What to ask your doctor about prostate cancer screening
In 2012, the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommended that men of all ages should not be routinely screened for levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA). That group now recommends that men ages 55 to 69 should talk with their doctors and make well-informed individual decisions about the potential harms and benefits of PSA screening, and treatment if cancer is found. Read MoreMay 19, 2017
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My Southern Health: Why young adults should pay more attention to heart health
Here’s what you need to know to boost your heart health and reduce heart attack risk. Read MoreMay 19, 2017
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Save the date: Second School of Medicine Research Enterprise Forum is May 30
The second School of Medicine Research Enterprise Forum is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, in Light Hall, Room 208. Jennifer Pietenpol, Vanderbilt University Medical Center executive vice president for research, will host the event. Read MoreMay 19, 2017