Month: December 2017

December 28, 2017

“Baby” it’s cold outside

Babies born at VUMC over holidays got a special shirt

By Jennifer Wetzel
December 21, 2017

Obesity interventions: ideal dose?

The optimal “dose” for behavioral interventions to treat childhood obesity are not clear, Vanderbilt researchers concluded after analyzing 133 clinical trial that occurred over the course of 17 years.

By Leigh MacMillan
December 20, 2017

Trauma chief Rick Miller represents Team USA in world triathlon event in Netherlands

“My goal was to stay in good shape as I got older.”

By Jennifer Wetzel
December 20, 2017

Have yourself a safe little New Year’s

The head of Vanderbilt’s Emergency Department gives tips on how to celebrate without showing up at his workplace.

By Wayne Wood
December 20, 2017

Statement from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos on H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

By VUMC News and Communications
December 20, 2017

Achieve your New Year’s resolutions with a wellness coach

Interested in setting a wellness goal? Health Plus provides personal wellness coaching as a benefit for Vanderbilt faculty and staff.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 20, 2017

Health and Wellness announces holiday hours

Health and Wellness services—the Occupational Health Clinic, Work/Life Connections–EAP and Health Plus—will be open during regular business hours over the next two weeks, except for closures during observed holidays on Dec. 22, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 20, 2017

Sorting patient messages automatically

Automated techniques can assist in understanding and managing growing volumes of messages sent through secure patient portals, Vanderbilt researchers found.
By Paul Govern
December 19, 2017

Rose Tinch Calvert of Spina Bifida Clinic shows dedication to families

“We provide excellence in healthcare, research and education. We treat others as we wish to be treated. We continuously evaluate and improve our performance.”
By Christina Echegaray
December 19, 2017

Rathmell elected to ASCO nominating committee

W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, Cornelius A. Craig Professor of Medicine and director of the Division of Hematology and Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), has been elected to the nominating committee for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
By VUMC News and Communications
December 19, 2017

Assembly highlights eStar launch, IT ecosystem

With the liftoff of eStar accomplished, it’s time to set the course for optimizing the new information technology ecosystem for Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), but not without first thanking all those who delivered seamless patient care during the transition, said Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, President and CEO of VUMC and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
By Tom Wilemon
December 19, 2017

U.S. News vote provides opportunity to strengthen Vanderbilt’s national reputation

By VUMC News and Communications
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