Year: 2024

July 31, 2024

The BBC broadcast a tribute to Dr. Mildred Stahlman (listen here); COVID at the Olympics; people who died from acne medication; plus other news stories with VUMC sources

Jessica Singh Delwadia, MBA
July 31, 2024

Jessica Singh Delwadia named Vice President of Managed Care

She will be responsible for managed care contracting on behalf of the VUMC enterprise including the Medical Center’s clinical facilities, Vanderbilt Medical Group, along with its affiliates and joint ventures.

By Jill Clendening
Vanderbilt Nurse Externship participants taking part in this summer’s program are gaining hands-on clinical experience working with patients. (photo by Donn Jones)
July 31, 2024

Program to train future nurses relaunched

The program will help Externs acquire valuable skills, gain self-confidence, and increase clinical competency under the supervision of experienced nurse preceptors.

By Matt Batcheldor
July 31, 2024

Portrait unveiling event honors Kevin Johnson

July 30, 2024

Chill Out brings out the frozen treats and the smiles

The Chill Out event, at which VUMC employees get free ice cream and other frozen treats, was held at all VUMC hospital campuses. The VUH Plaza was a sea of smiles as a summer day was cooled off with frozen goodness.

By Susan Urmy
July 30, 2024

Friend’s cancer diagnosis inspired Tracey DeWire to change career path

Nominated by four patients, DeWire is a recipient of a 2024 Patient and Family Choice Award.

By Tom Wilemon
July 30, 2024

VUMC IT downtime notification: Workday monthly service update is Aug. 10 and Tecsys service update is Aug. 25

July 29, 2024

Study sheds new light on autism, but there’s more work to be done

A target of their investigations is serotonin, a signaling molecule that is well known for its critical roles in regulating mood and which also plays an important role in the development of the brain and nervous system.
By Bill Snyder
July 26, 2024

VUMC team attends first Pan African Nurse Anesthetists Conference

The conference, which took place June 18-20 in Nairobi, Kenya, brought together non-physician anesthesia providers from 18 different countries in Africa for continued education and networking. The purpose was to reduce maternal mortality by improving safe access to anesthesia for pregnant women across Africa.
By Matt Batcheldor
July 26, 2024

VUMC establishes Essentials in Quality Improvement Certificate

July 26, 2024

Christianne Roumie to direct new Center of Innovation for Department of Veterans Affairs

The COIN program supports research innovations and partnerships to ensure that research has the greatest possible impact on Veterans Health Administration policies, health care practices and health outcomes for veterans.
By Jill Clendening
July 25, 2024

Aspirnaut Summer Research Program symposium set for July 30

The presentations will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in room 202 Light Hall and are open to the public. 
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