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New reference tool supports replication of DNA biobank studies
Aug. 31, 2023—Vanderbilt researchers created a phenotype-genotype reference map to assess data quality in DNA biobanks.
Fight the flu with Flulapalooza — annual event is Sept. 27
Aug. 30, 2023—Flu season is right around the corner, and we want to help you stay healthy. The best way to reduce the risk of getting and spreading the flu is by receiving the flu vaccination. Flulapalooza is an easy and fun way to get your flu shot. Here are the details: Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 27 from...
Five VUMC nurses honored as Preceptor of the Year by VUSN
Aug. 30, 2023—Five Vanderbilt University Medical Center nurses were recently honored as Preceptor of the Year by Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.
Music therapy program now offered to patients on three additional units at VUH
Aug. 30, 2023—Following a successful pilot program, music therapy is now being offered to patients on three additional units at Vanderbilt University Hospital.
Volunteers lend a helping hand at Orthopaedics Outreach Day
Aug. 29, 2023—Approximately 60 VUMC volunteers, including surgeons, pre- and post-op nurses and check-in, anesthesia, sterile, supply and cleaning staff, took over the Vanderbilt Surgery Center in Franklin to provide free surgical treatment to uninsured or underinsured Middle Tennesseans.
Residency program supports newly licensed RNs as they transition from students to professional nurses
Aug. 29, 2023—Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Nurse Residency Program is a 12-month program that supports newly licensed RNs as they transition from students to professional nurses.
Study on miscarriage management finds combination treatment is more efficient and cost effective
Aug. 28, 2023—Vanderbilt research finds that only 1% of 22,116 commercially insured women ages 15-49 with medically managed miscarriages received the recommended combination of mifepristone.
Swing Fore Childhood Cancer event at Topgolf supports research, Sept. 28
Aug. 28, 2023—Help us take a swing “fore” childhood cancer on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 4-6 p.m. at Topgolf in Nashville. This event will raise funds to expand important pediatric cancer research and childhood cancer clinical trials at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Tickets can be purchased here. Registration closes on Thursday, Sept. 14.
Employee Recognition is front and center with newest Making Health Care Personal installment
Aug. 28, 2023—One of the most powerful things you can say to a colleague is “thank you.” That’s exactly what Making Health Care Personal: The Power of Recognition focuses on. This third installment in the Making Health Care Personal initiative spotlights ways we all have here at Vanderbilt Health to show appreciation for our colleagues, including a...
25th Avenue street closure impacting employee garage parking
Aug. 28, 2023—Medical Center employees are experiencing long delays each afternoon while exiting the 25th Avenue Garage. The problem stems from the closure of 25th Avenue between Blakemore Avenue and Jess Neely Drive. The closure of this portion of 25th Avenue, which began in July, is part of the Vanderbilt University’s multi-year Central Utilities Initiative updating and...
VUMC in the news, Aug. 29, 2023
Aug. 25, 2023—William Schaffner, MD, professor of Preventive Medicine, continues to be one of the most in-demand sources about infectious disease in the news. Among the news outlets he has spoken to recently: ABC News, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo!, Infectious Disease News, USA Today, NBC’s Today, Prevention and Good Housekeeping. CNN reporter Brenda Goodman interviewed Buddy...
Releasing the features: Workday 2023 R2 coming Sept. 9
Aug. 25, 2023—Workday arrived in April to VUMC, and it is already time for the first bi-annual release of upgrades designed to increase functionality and enhance the user experience. Workday’s fall release, known as 2023 R2 will come out on the weekend of September 9-10. Learn about what changes you can expect when the release of the...
Everything you need to know about VUMC-owned mobile device maintenance and loss prevention
Aug. 25, 2023—VUMC IT has standardized the support and maintenance of VUMC-owned mobile devices with a new standard operating procedure (SOP). The SOP includes guidance on securing and maintaining your VUMC-owned mobile device. In addition, it includes information on device tracking. The new standard operating procedure (SOP) applies to all VUMC-owned mobile devices (phones, tablets, and push-to-talk)....
Labor Day parking and shuttle information is here
Aug. 25, 2023—Staff working on the Sept. 4 Labor Day holiday should continue to park in assigned areas, with the exception of N Lot and Lot 127 parkers. Due to limited shuttle service, those who park in these lots should park in the South Garage on levels 5-7, in the 25th Avenue Garage, or the Central Garage...
Healthy Brain and Child Development Study seeks participants
Aug. 25, 2023—The Healthy Brain and Child Development Study (HBCD) is the largest, long-term study of early brain and child development ever done in the United States. Vanderbilt is one of 25 sites across the country following participating families from pregnancy through early childhood to learn how the environment affects how children develop. Families are asked to...