Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Blair School presents benefit concert for Shade Tree Clinic Sept. 2
The Blair School of Music and Blair alumnus Dean Whiteside host this year's benefit concert for the Shade Tree Clinic on Sept. 2. Read MoreAug 18, 2017
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A solar eclipse can hurt your eyesight without you knowing it – here’s why.
While agreeing that viewing a total solar eclipse is a chance of a lifetime, Vanderbilt Eye Institute Research Director David Calkins urges us to not look at the sun without special eclipse glasses. Catkins explains how certain spectrums of sunlight can damage your eyesight without you knowing it, until it… Read MoreAug 15, 2017
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One lane of Medical Center Drive closed Aug. 12
From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, Medical Center Drive will be reduced to one southbound lane of traffic. The lane reduction will extend from the intersection of Medical Center Drive and 21st Avenue South to the crosswalk at the west exit of East Garage. Read MoreAug 8, 2017
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Wireless network changes coming to Medical Center buildings Sept. 5
Beginning Sept. 5, the university’s wireless network, vuNet, will no longer be available in Vanderbilt University Medical Center buildings. Read MoreAug 2, 2017
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Smart underwear prevents back stress with just a tap
"Performance-boosting super suit" hidden under clothing can be activated by a double tap to save users' backs. Read MoreAug 1, 2017
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Patients with blood disorders invited to free June 24 seminar
Patients with aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and other blood disorders are invited to a free seminar featuring a Vanderbilt University Medical Center clinician and other medical experts. Read MoreJun 16, 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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Class of 2017: Georgina Sellyn, national tennis champ and Scotland native, eyes medical school
During her pre-med studies as a student-athlete at Vanderbilt, Georgina Sellyn spent hours shadowing doctors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. That experience helped the fifth-year senior on the Commodore tennis team develop an affinity for surgery. Read MoreMay 10, 2017
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New Medical Center visitor wireless network now available
Vanderbilt University Medical Center unveiled its new guest wireless network, VUMCGuest, May 1. Read MoreApr 26, 2017
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VICC Annual Scientific Retreat slated for May 4
Leading cancer investigators from several prominent universities and laboratories will headline the 2017 Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) Annual Scientific Retreat May 4. Read MoreApr 20, 2017
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Richard B. Johnston Jr., BA’57, MD’61 is Vanderbilt University Distinguished Alumnus
Richard B. Johnston Jr., BA’57, MD’61—a renowned immunologist and pediatrician—is the recipient Vanderbilt Distinguished Alumni Award. Read MoreApr 18, 2017
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VUMC to host community Passover Seder on April 10
Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Department of Pastoral Care will host a community Seder on Monday, April 10. Read MoreMar 31, 2017
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My Southern Health: Spring allergies may be worse in the South
Hay fever can pose more of a challenge in Southern cities. Here’s why and what to do about it. Read MoreFeb 28, 2017
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My Southern Health: The ABCDEs of caring for the heart during cancer treatment—and beyond
People who have dealt with cancer may also need to take special care of their hearts. Here’s how. Read MoreFeb 28, 2017
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TechShare discusses off-site data center, IT service management
The Transition Management Office hosted its second TechShare on Feb. 6 with a focus on changes to an off-site data center, IT service management and identity management. Read MoreFeb 10, 2017
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New grants bolster VUMC Trauma program’s research initiatives
Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Division of Trauma, Emergency General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care recently was awarded two new research grants. Read MoreFeb 9, 2017
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Broken shoulder leads to carpal tunnel syndrome surgery study
After injuring his shoulder, a psychology professor collaborated with his orthopedic surgeon on a study to see how quickly patients regained their typing speed after carpal tunnel surgery. Read MoreDec 13, 2016
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Lost in VUMC? The new WalkWays app can help with that
Thanks to a new mobile application called WalkWays, navigating Vanderbilt University Medical Center is now a bit easier. Read MoreNov 30, 2016
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Churchwell named chief diversity officer for VUMC
Dr. Andre Churchwell has been named to the newly created role of chief diversity officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center. In this role, he will continue to oversee the Office for Diversity Affairs in the School of Medicine while also engaging with other leaders across VUMC to create new opportunities for increasing diversity and inclusion. Read MoreJul 15, 2016
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Robert Vantrease, artist and 64-year employee of VUMC, dies at 89
Robert “Bobby” Vantrease, an award-winning artist who retired in 2013 after 64 years at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, died July 7. He was 89. Read MoreJul 11, 2016