Month: August 2017

August 17, 2017

Block estrogen to treat lung disease

Based on findings from Vanderbilt investigators and others, clinical trials of estrogen inhibition for pulmonary arterial hypertension have recently been approved and funded by the National Institutes of Health.

By Leigh MacMillan
August 15, 2017

Superstar vocal group Rascal Flatts to host Celebrity Golf Classic benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

By VUMC News and Communications
August 15, 2017

VUMC listed among top 100 oncology programs by Becker’s Hospital Review

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has been named to the Becker’s Hospital Review roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 15, 2017

A solar eclipse can hurt your eyesight without you knowing it – here’s why.

By VUMC News and Communications
doctor or nurse examining chest x-ray
August 14, 2017

VUSN and VUMC researchers receive FAANP funding for Choosing Wisely collaborative study

A collaborative project between Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received funding to pilot a project aimed at demonstrating the influence of nurse practitioners in reducing unnecessary testing.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 14, 2017

My Southern Health: Download a free eclipse day activity book for kids

My Southern Health and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offer “Champ’s Total Eclipse Activity Book,” a free download.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 11, 2017

Nominations sought for Levi Watkins awards; annual Levi Watkins lecture set for Oct. 10

The School of Medicine announces the date of the 16th Annual Levi Watkins Jr., M.D., Lecture and also seeks nominations for the annual faculty and student awards named in his honor.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 10, 2017

Focus on Epic: EpicLeap to make care seamless at VUMC

EpicLeap, a project that will transform patient care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) through new technology and processes, started in 2015 with a notification from a technology vendor. A few of the key pieces of software VUMC uses to currently provide care were no longer going to be supported by the vendor. Vanderbilt’s HealthIT team was then faced with a crucial decision — they could provide support for the software bundle themselves, upgrade to the vendor’s suggested replacements, or consider a totally different solution altogether.
By Madison Agee
August 10, 2017

Focus on Epic: Frequently asked questions

By VUMC News and Communications
August 10, 2017

Focus on Epic: Extensive planning, preparation set stage for smooth launch

“If you haven’t been part of an Epic Go Live before, it’s a pretty amazing experience,” said Chris Costello, director of the EpicLeap program, referring to the time period when Epic software goes into production for the first time. “It’s borderline magical.”
By Madison Agee
August 10, 2017

Focus on Epic: Epic transition promises benefits for VUMC patients

When eStar goes live in the early morning hours of Nov. 2, the transition process should be largely invisible to the hundreds of patients who will be in the care of Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) at the time.
By Madison Agee
August 10, 2017

Focus on Epic: Parking plan for EpicLeap training in effect

With EpicLeap training underway this month, employees will need to ensure they are following the special parking rules in effect until early November.
By Madison Agee
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