Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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My Southern Health: One woman’s story of reversing prediabetes
One of our favorite prediabetes success stories includes lifestyle overhaul and the help of a program focused on manageable change: Health Plus at Vanderbilt. Read MoreSep 22, 2017
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Meharry–Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core announces new round of mini-grants
The Meharry–Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core announces new round of mini-grants. The deadline is Oct. 20, 2017. Read MoreSep 15, 2017
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Medical Center Drive reduced to one lane Sept. 16
Medical Center Drive will be reduced to one southbound lane Sept. 16 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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Message from Vanderbilt University Medical Center about caller ID spoofing
Beginning Sept. 1, Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s patient customer service line began to experience an unusually high volume of calls. Medical Center officials quickly determined the cause of the increased call volume was the result of a fraudulent practice known as caller ID spoofing. Read MoreSep 6, 2017
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Lopez named Vanderbilt’s liaison to Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Carlos F. Lopez, assistant professor of biochemistry and biomedical informatics, has been appointed as Vanderbilt University's liaison to Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Read MoreAug 30, 2017
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Vanderbilt Primary Care–Williamson County expands, accepting new patients
Vanderbilt Primary Care in Williamson County has expanded its practice, and several clinic providers are now scheduling new patient appointments for all your primary care needs. Read MoreAug 25, 2017
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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