Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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University earns CEO Gold Standard Award for cancer prevention
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in conjunction with the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, has been re-accredited as a CEO Cancer Gold Standard employer for 2011. The award is based on Vanderbilt’s efforts to help employees lead healthier lives, including activities that may help prevent cancer. Read MoreJul 27, 2011
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VUPD opens new communications command center
The new 24-7 communications office will be available for emergency walk-up day or night. Read MoreJul 26, 2011
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VUMC named among nation’s most wired
Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s technological savvy continues to garner national acclaim, as evidenced by the institution once again being named among the nation’s 100 “Most Wired” hospitals and health systems. … Read MoreJul 21, 2011
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Vanderbilt study links military service in Middle East with serious lung disorder
A Vanderbilt study of U.S. soldiers returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan shows a serious lung condition linked to prolonged exposures to sulfur fires and burn pits. Read MoreJul 20, 2011
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Dad’s diet influences birth timing
It may be possible to prevent preterm birth by modifying the father’s diet before a baby's conception. Read MoreJul 20, 2011
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VUMC No. 14 in U.S. News and World Report ‘Honor Roll’
Once again, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has achieved distinction as one of the nation’s leading health care providers from U.S. News and World Report in the publication’s annual rankings for “America’s Best Hospitals.”… Read MoreJul 19, 2011
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VUMC to lead national consortium on biomedical research
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been awarded a five-year $20 million federal grant to coordinate a national consortium that aims to advance biomedical research nationwide. Read MoreJul 18, 2011
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Pearson to discuss latest medical thriller on NPT
A. Scott Pearson, associate professor of surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, will appear on "A Word on Words with John Seigenthaler" this Sunday, July 17, at 10:30 a.m. Read MoreJul 13, 2011
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VUMC exhibit allows Vanderbilt artists to display their work
The National Arts Program’s Third Annual Exhibit and Awards for Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees and their families will run Sept. 1 through Jan. 3, 2012. Read MoreJul 11, 2011
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Vanderbilt doctors urge caution with July Fourth fireworks
While nothing says Fourth of July quite like fireworks, doctors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center urge caution and suggest always leaving these displays to the experts. Read MoreJun 30, 2011
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Zeppos, Balser meet with congressional leaders
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Jeff Balser traveled to the nation’s capital June 22 and 23 to meet with Tennessee congressional leaders, Vanderbilt alumni and others to discuss Vanderbilt’s health care, research and educational priorities and their role in the federal agenda. Read MoreJun 27, 2011
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New VUMC website designed with patients, caregivers in mind
Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s website for patients, caregivers and the public – VanderbiltHealth.com – has undergone its first major redesign since the site launched in 2007. Read MoreJun 23, 2011
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Employees’ artwork sought for contest and exhibit
Registration is free, and there are cash prizes involved. Read MoreJun 21, 2011
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Au Bon Pain opens at Medical Center Plaza
Vanderbilt's newest dining option is now open. Read MoreJun 21, 2011
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VUMC awarded $20M to coordinate science consortium
Consortium will advance biomedical research nationwide. Read MoreJun 14, 2011
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VUMC offers “laughing gas” for childbirth
Vanderbilt is one of three hospitals in the country offering Nitrous oxide for pain management during childbirth. Read MoreJun 3, 2011
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Department of Preventive Medicine will expand, be re-named
After a storied history of achievement in the areas of teaching, research and advocacy in the fields of prevention and public health, Vanderbilt’s Department of Preventive Medicine is expanding and will be re-named. Read MoreJun 2, 2011
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Help in a Pinch
What do you do when you have a sick child but can’t miss work? An elderly parent who needs care but you just can’t be there? Parents in a Pinch, Vanderbilt’s new backup care benefit, provides trusted help when harried employees need it most. Read MoreJun 2, 2011
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Faculty, staff invited to preview new VanderbiltHealth.com
VanderbiltHealth.com Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s website for health care consumers –VanderbiltHealth.com – has had a makeover, and Vanderbilt faculty and staff are invited to be among the first to preview the new site before its release. The site was developed using “data-driven design,” which incorporates input and… Read MoreJun 1, 2011