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Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital finalizes Level III Trauma Center designation
Sep. 12, 2023—Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH) has been certified by the state as a fully designated Level III Trauma Center — the first in Lebanon, Tennessee. “Since acquiring Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, it has been a goal to provide advanced trauma services. We believe this is an important addition for the patients we serve, and for...
Dame Frances Ashcroft Discovery Lecture postponed
Sep. 12, 2023—The Vanderbilt Prize Discovery Lecture featuring Professor Dame Frances Ashcroft, which was scheduled for Thursday, September 14, has been postponed until the spring of 2024. Details will be shared soon. Check the Discovery Lecture website at https://www.vumc.org/discovery-lecture-series/upcoming-lectures.
Nominations open for Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Awards; lecture set for Oct. 24
Sep. 12, 2023—Save the date for the 22nd annual Levi Watkins, Jr. M.D. Lecture to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at noon. More information will be available soon. Nominations are being accepted now for the Dr. Levi Watkins Jr., Awards. Awards will be bestowed to at least one VUSM or VUMC faculty member, house staff member,...
VUH second floor area near Panera to be closed for refurbishment; ATMs temporarily unavailable
Sep. 12, 2023—Vanderbilt University Hospital’s second floor area near Panera, known by many as the “Panera lobby,” will be closed for refurbishment starting Sept. 16. These upgrades will include replacing flooring and light fixtures to make this area more user-friendly for patients, families, and staff. Panera, the restaurant, will remain open during the work. Details: The entrance...
Study finds new genetic susceptibilities for colon cancer
Sep. 12, 2023—Vanderbilt researchers at have found new genes that put people at higher risk for colon cancer and rectal cancer.
Takkouche named associate chief medical officer for Wilson and Sumner County regions
Sep. 12, 2023—Sahar Takkouche, MD, director of the Vanderbilt Weight Loss Center in Wilson County, has been named to the role of associate chief medical officer for Wilson and Sumner County regions.
September Chat Room Series celebrates Latino/a/x culture, Sept. 20
Sep. 12, 2023—This month’s Chat Room Series, “Storytelling on the Diverse Tapestry of Lainto/a/x Culture,” is set for Sept. 20. This session is open to all members of the VUMC Community. There is no need to have attended previous CHAT Room sessions. The Office of Diversity and Latinos Unidos en Vanderbilt Employee Resource Group are offering this...
VUMC to begin requiring second ABO blood type before transfusion
Sep. 12, 2023— All Vanderbilt patients will require two tests of their blood type prior to issuing crossmatched blood products. When a patient’s blood type is unknown, a two-sample or check-type should be performed along with other safety methods already employed at VUMC, including positive patient identification, or PPID. This change will take effect Sept. 19. Patients...
Reconnect at Flulapalooza: free event parking for remote workers
Sep. 12, 2023—We are about two weeks away from Flulapalooza, and with many faculty and staff working from home or on a hybrid schedule, efforts have been made to make it easy for you to join the event on Sept. 27. Flulapalooza starts at 6 a.m. and lasts until 6 p.m., which gives both onsite and offsite...
Michael Rizzari named surgical director of Living Donor Liver Transplantation
Sep. 12, 2023—Michael Rizzari, MD, has been named surgical director of Living Donor Liver Transplantation at the Vanderbilt Transplant Center and staff surgeon in Pediatric Abdominal Transplant Surgery at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Educator Development Program (EDP) Workshop with Courtney Tomblinson is Sept. 18
Sep. 12, 2023—September 2023- Register Here Activity 8: EDP In-Person Workshop Topic: Curriculum Design Series: Implementation Date: Monday, Sept. 18, 1-3 p.m. Facilitator: Courtney M. Tomblinson, M.D. Assistant Professor Radiology & Radiological Sciences Assistant Professor Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Program Director Neuroradiology Fellowship Director Women in Radiology Assistant Director Educator Development Program
Sexual Harassment Awareness, Response, and Education (SHARE) Center overview of workplace violence is Sept. 15
Sep. 12, 2023—VUMC’s Sexual Harassment Awareness, Response, and Education (SHARE) Center is hosting a brief overview of workplace violence dynamics and statistics as we explore strategies to consider in your own response on Sept.15 from noon to 12:30 p.m., virtually on Teams. A brief overview of the supports that VUMC is deploying to better address this enterprise-wide...
Art of Resilience exhibition at Fine Arts Gallery in Cohen Hall, Sept. 23
Sep. 8, 2023—Medical students from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine are hosting a free art show on Saturday, Sept. 23, to support the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Fine Arts Community Art Initiative. This program provides patients the privilege of choosing the art on the walls of their hospital rooms. The exhibition is open to the public...
VUMC in the news: Sept. 12, 2023
Sep. 8, 2023—Last week’s deaths of Jimmy Buffett and Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell led to reporters speaking to VUMC sources to understand more about the diseases each had. Alan Boyd, MD, professor of Dermatology, spoke to WTVF NewsChannel 5 about the Merkel cell carcinoma that was Buffett’s cause of death, and Alexandra Shingina, MD, associate...