Reporter June 10 2016
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Annual CMN Hospitals Telethon celebrates more than $2.7 million in gifts
The annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Telethon raised a recording-breaking amount to benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 9, 2016
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Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital and Clinics Launches Video Contest; Deadline Friday, June 10
VUH and Clinics is launching its first video contest. Read MoreJun 9, 2016
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Hasty selected to participate in academic medicine program for women
Alyssa Hasty, Ph.D., a Vanderbilt obesity researcher, has been selected to participate in the 22nd class of the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program for Women. Read MoreJun 9, 2016
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VUMC ophthalmologist urges eye protection from the bright summer sunshine
When it comes to sun safety, most people are quick to grab a hat and lather on sunscreen. Doctors at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute want consumers to be on the lookout for another protective measure – sunglasses. Read MoreJun 9, 2016
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VUMC Lung Cancer Screening Center earns recognition
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology. Read MoreJun 9, 2016
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VUMC interpreter receives honor from international association
For the first time ever a Vanderbilt University Medical Center interpreter was named Interpreter of the Year by the International Medical Interpreters Association. Read MoreJun 9, 2016
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Children’s Hospital physicians honored by Tennessee pediatrics society
The Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has awarded top accolades to two physicians at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for their commitment to children, families and the practice of pediatrics. Read MoreJun 9, 2016
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VUMC provides ‘Elite-Plus’ stroke response
Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s rapid response in treating stroke patients has received the American Stroke Association’s Honor Roll-Elite Plus recognition. Read MoreJun 9, 2016
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Get Fit Franklin
Gov. Bill Haslam, center, and Franklin Mayor Ken Moore (to Haslam’s left) pose with the Get Fit Franklin/Healthier Tennessee Steering Committee. Get Fit Franklin is an initiative to support healthy communities in Franklin, Tennessee. Vanderbilt Health is a sponsor of the Get Fit Franklin program. Haslam recognized… Read MoreJun 9, 2016
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Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital and Clinics CEO Mitch Edgeworth to give annual update
Mitch Edgeworth and his senior team will host the Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital and Clinics first “road show” called Catalyst for Change on Friday, June 17. Read MoreJun 9, 2016
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Landmark report urges caution before releasing gene drive-modified organisms
A new report released this week raises questions about “gene drives,” a biological process that can profoundly and rapidly alter the characteristics of entire species. Read MoreJun 9, 2016
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Strategic planning, career development ahead: Brown
Nancy Brown, M.D., chair of the Department of Medicine, ticked off a wealth of accomplishments for the 2016 academic year at the recent State of the Department of Medicine Address Read MoreJun 9, 2016
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Martina McBride Visit
(photo by Joe Howell) Country music recording artist Martina McBride visited patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt on June 7, holding a Q & A and meet-and-greet inside of Seacrest Studios. Read MoreJun 9, 2016
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Uninsured heart attack patients more likely to be transferred to another facility: study
A new study finds that uninsured heart attack patients are more likely to be transferred. Read MoreJun 9, 2016