Safety

Exercising outdoors in the summer offers a unique set of opportunities and challenges. The warm weather and longer days are invigorating and offer a change of scenery from indoor workouts, but the heat and sun can pose risks such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and sunburn. To enjoy the benefits of outdoor exercise while minimizing these dangers, it is important to take precautions. Read More

Vanderbilt University's CBMS training program has received a grant supplement to support an exciting new initiative aimed at enhancing laboratory safety practices and cultivating a safety mindset among graduate students and lab leaders.  Read More

Vanderbilt University Public Safety and Metro Nashville Police Department received reports of Vanderbilt students being the victims of pickpocketing in downtown Nashville during the weekend of Aug. 28–29. VUPS has offered tips for keeping valuables safe. Read More

To ensure Vanderbilt continues to be a welcoming environment and as safe as possible for all, Vanderbilt University Public Safety actively monitors for any potential threats to the campus and coordinates with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as needed to protect the Vanderbilt community. Read More

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Offers Safety Tips to Prevent Injury, Death (iStockphoto) The start of the school year is the most dangerous time on neighborhood streets and in school zones for child-pedestrians and bus riders. As schools welcome students back to the classroom, experts at Monroe… Read More

This weekend many eyes will be glued to the television so as not to miss a single play—or a single commercial—of the Super Bowl broadcast. But a child safety expert at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt says… Read More

Champagne (Jenny Mandeville/Vanderbilt) New Year’s Eve is expected to bring tens of thousands of revelers to downtown Nashville for the Bash on Broadway, and there will be thousands more at private parties and celebrations all over the region. Corey Slovis, M.D., chair of Emergency Medicine at Vanderbilt,… Read More

Vanderbilt LifeFlight officials are urging festival-goers to take necessary precautions against heat-related illnesses, sunburn, alcohol overconsumption and even blisters from improper foot care to make the event more enjoyable. Read More

Courtesy John Pope, M.D./Vanderbilt Memorial Day Weekend means backyard barbeques and spending time with family and friends at the pool, beach or on a boat. Drowning and near-drowning incidents often occur during long holiday weekends. Drowning is among the leading causes of death in Tennessee for children… Read More

Vanderbilt University Hospital has garnered a spring 2015 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. Read More

Nashville remains under a Winter Storm Warning until noon. Vanderbilt's Emergency Operations Center advises taking precautions when traveling to or on campus. Read More

Vanderbilt University Police has implemented security measures and initiatives to address concerns following a fatal shooting Feb. 21 at Wesley Place Garage. Read More

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of Scott Douglas Wallace, the suspect in an incident involving a Tennessee State University student on the Vanderbilt campus Sept. 21. Read More

National and international health authorities are working to control a large, ongoing outbreak of the Ebola virus involving areas in West Africa. There are currently no reports of endemic cases of Ebola infection in the United States. There is no vaccine to prevent Ebola infection. Once someone is infected,… Read More

As another summer draws to a close, the change in routine can create dangers on neighborhood streets for children and drivers. Read More

Injuries from lawn mowers are among the most traumatic seen at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. They are devastating to patients and their families. Read More

Vanderbilt LifeFlight is applauding new rules issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that will have a dramatic impact for all air ambulance operators and make the industry much safer. Read More

As part of an ongoing review of emergency preparedness, Vanderbilt University has revised guidelines on how to respond to an active shooter situation on the campus. Read More

Minutes from the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate’s Oct. 3 meeting are available online on the Faculty Senate website. Read More

The Office of Traffic and Parking reminds students, faculty and staff of several options when parking on campus after hours, and VUPD offers tips and services to help ensure their personal safety while traveling on campus. Read More