Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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My Health at Vanderbilt to unveil simpler look
A redesign of My Health at Vanderbilt will give users an improved experience that is consistent with other Vanderbilt University Medical Center websites. Read MoreFeb 25, 2013
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VUCast: The vital economic impact Vanderbilt is having on Tennessee, stereo smelling in animals, and the viral video that hit 2 million views
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: VITAL STATS: Together Vanderbilt and Tennessee make a great pair. See the vital economic impact we’re having on each other. STEREO SMELLING: Why some animals smell in stereo CUTE GONE VIRAL: See the viral video by a Vanderbilt employee with… Read MoreFeb 21, 2013
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Vanderbilt’s statewide impact focus of annual Day on the Hill
Vanderbilt’s 12th annual Day on the Hill highlighted the university and medical center’s contributions to all 95 counties in Tennessee and offered the opportunity for conversations between Vanderbilt officials and state lawmakers. Read MoreJan 30, 2013
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West Tennessee Healthcare, VUMC announce affiliation agreement
Leaders with West Tennessee Healthcare and Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced Jan. 15 an affiliation agreement that will expand the scope of health care services in West Tennessee Healthcare’s service area. Read MoreJan 16, 2013
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VUCast: World Class Talent
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: How a world class musical talent is teaching in a global way. How the promise of discovery is changing a family’s life Who does rockstar runningback Zac Stacy consider his inspiration for life? [vucastblurb]… Read MoreDec 17, 2012
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Meningitis Mystery Solved
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU START SEEING PATIENTS WHO ARE GETTING SICKER BY THE MINUTE? AND NORMAL TREATMENTS AREN’T WORKING? VANDERBILT DOCTORS AND TECHNICIANS QUICKLY WORKED TO SOLVE THE MYSTERY SURROUNDING THE DEADLIEST OUTBREAK OF FUNGAL MENINGITIS THAT HAS EVER HIT OUR NATION. CAROLE BARTOO TAKES US BEHIND THE SCENES TO… Read MoreDec 5, 2012
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Nominate medical faculty or staff for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award
Martin Luther King Jr. Nominations are now being accepted for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award. The award is given to a faculty or staff member at the School of Medicine, School of Nursing or Vanderbilt University Medical Center who… Read MoreNov 30, 2012
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VUCast: Meningitis Mystery Solved
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: How Vanderbilt solved the deadly fungal meningitis mystery Which Vandy alum is now starring on network TV! Bowl game countdown is on! [vucastblurb]… Read MoreNov 28, 2012
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VUMC’s ‘Promise of Discovery’ campaign gets new messaging
Mary Zutter, assistant vice chancellor for integrative diagnostics, is featured in new messaging for Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s “Promise of Discovery” awareness campaign. (Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s “Promise of Discovery” awareness campaign has received an infusion of new television messaging. New video began airing this month on… Read MoreNov 26, 2012
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VUMC to debut new homepage
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Vanderbilt University Medical Center will launch a new homepage design Friday, Nov. 30, for its website for the mc.vanderbilt.edu domain. The new design aligns with the look and functionality of patient care sites VanderbiltHealth.com and ChildrensHospital.Vanderbilt.org. This will provide both visitors and… Read MoreNov 21, 2012
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Posters accepted until Dec. 1 for Surgery and Engineering Symposium
Reed Omary (Vanderbilt University) The Vanderbilt Initiative in Surgery and Engineering (VISE) and the Department of Surgery Research Collaborative will host the first Vanderbilt Surgery and Engineering Symposium from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, in Light Hall, Room 202. Reed Omary,… Read MoreNov 14, 2012
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Nominate medical faculty or staff for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award
Martin Luther King Jr. Nominations are now being accepted for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award. The award is given to a faculty or staff member at the School of Medicine, School of Nursing or Vanderbilt University Medical Center… Read MoreNov 14, 2012
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VUCast: “Deathstyle” to Lifestyle!
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: Vanderbilt students and a best-selling author change a “deathstyle” into a lifestyle! How a diabetes medication could fight drug addiction What’s your story? Come inside the Vanderbilt Story Booth! [vucastblurb]… Read MoreNov 12, 2012
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New Medical Faculty 2012
A complete list of new School of Medicine and School of Nursing faculty for 2012 School of Medicine Aqeela Afzal, Ph.D. Research assistant professor of neurological surgery Francisco Aguirre, M.D. Instructor in clinical obstetrics and gynecology Neda Ahmadi, M.D. Instructor in otolaryngology Syed Toufeeq Ahmed, Ph.D. Read MoreNov 9, 2012
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Will Hoge gives back in concert to benefit VUMC Trauma
Will Hoge In 2008, Nashville singer-songwriter Will Hoge was gravely injured in a scooter accident. Rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with multiple life-threatening injuries, he was in a coma for three days and sidelined for nearly 10 months while he recovered. Hoge credits the VUMC Trauma… Read MoreNov 2, 2012
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Volunteers needed for Race for the Cure and Healthy Living Expo
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is seeking volunteers to help with various tasks from 5 to 11 a.m. on race day, Saturday, Oct. 27. The Komen Race for the Cure will be held at Maryland Farms in Brentwood. To volunteer, contact 2012racevolunteers@gmail.com. In addition, volunteers are needed… Read MoreOct 16, 2012
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VUCast: New Show Shines!
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: The Vanderbilt connection to the new TV hit Nashville! How your smartphone could start saving lives. How music is going to the HEART of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center [vucastblurb]… Read MoreOct 11, 2012
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Additional volunteers needed for Flulapalooza Oct. 17 and 18
(Susan Urmy/Vanderbilt) Additional volunteers are needed Oct. 17 and 18 to assist with this year’s Flulapalooza, where Vanderbilt University and Medical Center faculty, staff, students and volunteers can quickly receive their flu vaccination during a mass flu vaccination plan. While exempt employees are encouraged to participate as volunteers, non-exempt… Read MoreOct 10, 2012
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Flulapalooza set for Oct. 17-18
Vanderbilt University and Medical Center faculty, staff, students and volunteers will once again have the opportunity to be part of a mass flu vaccination plan that last year more than doubled the then-world record for the total number of vaccinations given in an eight-hour period. Read MoreOct 3, 2012
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Construction work to affect Medical Center Drive
Medical Center Drive (Vanderbilt University) From 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, construction work is planned for the area in front of Vanderbilt University Hospital’s emergency department, affecting three ambulance parking spaces. As a result, Medical Center Drive traffic will be shifted, creating one northbound and one southbound lane of… Read MoreSep 24, 2012