Year: 2019

Joshua Robinson, OD, works with patient Melanie Oliver during a recent low-vision appointment.
May 22, 2019

New clinic focused on helping patients with low vision issues

When Josh Robinson, OD, chose to specialize in low vision optometry, he was certain of one thing — his services would have a big impact on his patient population — and it is proving to be true.

By Jessica Pasley
May 22, 2019

VUMC earns national patient experience award

Vanderbilt University Medical Center earns Women’s Choice Award, recognized as 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience

By Jill Clendening
May 20, 2019

Lawn mower injuries among “most heartbreaking” for doctors and nurses at Children’s Hospital

The little boy ran around the mower and slipped. “The mower kind of sucked him in,” his mom said.

By Jessica Pasley
May 20, 2019

StrategyShare19 wants to know the exciting work VUMC teams are doing

StrategyShare19 is gathering examples of the exciting work being done across VUMC to advance the “Design for Patients and Families” Strategic Direction.

By Jill Clendening
May 16, 2019

Carly Schroeder had a stroke in her 20s. Now 10 years later, she is thankful for her life, her family and the care she received at Vanderbilt

“I’m eternally grateful to all the people that helped me through that dark time.”

By Tavia Smith
May 16, 2019

Flu’s “hidden target” may lead to universal vaccine: study

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Scripps Research Institute have discovered a “hidden target” on the surface of the hypervariable influenza A virus that could lead to better ways to prevent and treat the flu.

By Bill Snyder
May 16, 2019

Event celebrates impact of philanthropy at VUMC

More than 300 members of the Canby Robinson Society, the Canby Robinson Legacy Circle and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center community joined Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, and his wife, Melinda, last week at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens for a reception celebrating the community of supporters who help VUMC redefine personalized care.
By Nancy Humphrey
May 16, 2019

Nutritional intervention for Angelman syndrome studied

A clinic is the first site for an international clinical trial for a nutritional intervention for patients with Angelman syndrome.
By Jessica Pasley
May 16, 2019

Genitourinary surgery association honors Smith’s contributions

Joseph Smith Jr., MD, has been awarded the Keyes Medal from the American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons (AAGUS).
By Craig Boerner
May 16, 2019

Byndloss selected for NIH future research leaders conference

Mariana Byndloss, DVM, PhD, has been selected to participate in the Future Research Leaders Conference at the National Institutes of Health.
By Leigh MacMillan
May 16, 2019

School of Medicine graduates ready to make positive impact

At commencement ceremonies for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduates last week, Dean Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, relinquished his usual role as commencement speaker and bestowed it to outgoing Senior Associate Dean for Health Sciences Education, Bonnie Miller, MD, MMHC.
By Kathy Whitney
May 16, 2019

Biomedical Sciences graduates driven by promise of discovery

Eighty-seven students earned doctoral degrees in the biomedical sciences from Vanderbilt during the 2018-2019 academic year.
By Leigh MacMillan
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