Reporter Aug 2 2013
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E2E update: VUMC operational efficiency effort making strides
Evolve to Excel (E2E), a comprehensive initiative designed to strengthen operational practices throughout Vanderbilt University Medical Center to ensure long-term success of the organization, is moving ahead. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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VUSM’s new curriculum gains technological support
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine has created a new office to manage the technical support necessary to make the dramatic shift in educational techniques under Curriculum 2.0. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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Cognitive complaints, Alzheimer’s risk studied
A study of cognitive complaints in older adults showed that memory concerns from both the patient and an informant was most predictive of converting to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia within three years. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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Study explores race differences of lung cancer risk
Vanderbilt research scientist Melinda Aldrich, Ph.D., MPH, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health Academic Career Award to investigate some of the genetic secrets behind a greater risk of lung cancer among African-Americans compared with other racial and ethnic groups. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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Murley to oversee VUSN’s educational informatics
Jerry Murley, M.Ed., was recently named assistant dean for Educational Informatics at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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Grant to support team-based compassionate care training
The Vanderbilt Program in Interprofessional Learning (VPIL) has received a $183,000 Baptist Healing Trust (BHT) grant to support team-based training called "Coaching for Compassionate Care: Developing a new model for health professions education.” Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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Stallworth Rehab Hospital names medical director
Jeffery Johns, M.D., has been named medical director of Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital, effective Aug. 12. He has also been appointed associate professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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Predators help fight childhood cancer
The Nashville Predators Foundation recently presented a $131,000 donation to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt as part of the organization’s continued commitment to support cancer research. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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‘Undy’ event to raise colon cancer funds, awareness
Vanderbilt will add a new race event, the 2013 Nashville Undy 5000, to the list of affiliated events for the upcoming fall season. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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Case study explores stroke, meningitis link
A case series by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center examines three patients transferred here with ischemic stroke who later received a diagnosis of fungal meningitis attributed to tainted injections for low back pain, part of a multi-state outbreak. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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VUMC again recognized for health care equality efforts
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has again been recognized as a leader in LGBT health care equality by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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New hours for Eskind Biomedical Library
Eskind Biomedical Library has announced new hours effective Monday, August 5. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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‘Team Vanderbilt’ new starting point for all walks, races
Nashville is home to hundreds of charitable walks, runs and rides. It often becomes overwhelming to decipher who, what, when, where and how many are taking place. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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Ceremony marks beginning of medical students’ journey
First-year Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students were asked to feel the weight of responsibility as they donned their white coats in a ceremony July 26 in 208 Light Hall. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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New technique eases stroke risk for atrial fibrillation patients
People with the most common irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation (AF) are at greater risk for stroke due to the formation of clots in the left atrial appendage (LAA), a small pouch which empties blood into the left atrium. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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VU physicians lead Top Doctors, Best Doctors lists
The breadth, depth and quality of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s clinical expertise are well represented on two national lists of premier physicians. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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Vanderbilt and Williamson Medical Center team to strengthen walk-in clinic services
Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Clinics and Services, LLC, is officially open for business. Read MoreJul 29, 2013