Matt Batcheldor

The VUMC Remembers virtual memorial service features staff testimonials of patients.
December 8, 2022

VUMC Remembers honors patients, families, staff

For the third year, Vanderbilt Health held “VUMC Remembers,” a special virtual memorial service to remember patients who have died as well as their families and caregivers.

By Matt Batcheldor
December 1, 2022

“VUMC Remembers” virtual memorial service honors patients who died in the past year

The program features speakers from different hospital departments, staff testimonials of patients at the end of their lives, a reading of loved ones’ names and special music.

By Matt Batcheldor
Erin Tickle, RN, MMHC, DNP, and Roderick Armstrong, RN, MMHC, CPN, take part in the 2022 Nursing Staff Bylaws Convention.
November 29, 2022

VUMC Nursing Staff Bylaws guide way to latest, best practices

More than 150 nurses from throughout Vanderbilt University Medical Center gathered over Zoom recently for the biennial Nursing Staff Bylaws Convention, the second to be held virtually.

By Matt Batcheldor
November 17, 2022

Nurse Alerts! email communication tool to provide updates on a variety of topics

Vanderbilt Nursing has relaunched Nurse Alerts!, an email communication tool designed to provide timely updates on a variety of topics of interest to nurses.

By Matt Batcheldor
Nurses gathered in Light Hall to receive word that VUMC had received a fourth Magnet designation. (photo by Donn Jones)
November 17, 2022

VUMC hospitals and clinics receive fourth Magnet designation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a fourth consecutive Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the organization announced in a conference call on Nov. 17.

By Matt Batcheldor
November 10, 2022

Study explores CVD risk for people with HIV

A Vanderbilt study found that among people with HIV infection, three types of CD4+ T helper cells are associated with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) that are not explained by CVD risk.

By Matt Batcheldor
November 3, 2022

VUMC named best workplace for men in nursing

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been recognized with the 2022 Best Workplace for Men in Nursing Award from the American Association for Men in Nursing.
By Matt Batcheldor
November 3, 2022

Two receive Medical Assistant of the Year awards

Kimberly Hanna and Shelby Pate were named to receive Vanderbilt's Medical Assistant of the Year awards for 2022.
By Matt Batcheldor
October 27, 2022

Kidney Transplant Program celebrates 60th anniversary

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center is celebrating its 60th anniversary of its first kidney transplant, performed on Oct. 3, 1962. Since then, VUMC has performed more than 7,000 kidney transplants, of which Walker was one of the earlier cases.
By Matt Batcheldor
October 20, 2022

Coaching program takes new approach to physical therapy

The Vanderbilt Health Coaching Program allows health care professional to take additional training in the science of supporting patients to change behavior.
By Matt Batcheldor
October 18, 2022

Extraordinary nurses in Labor & Delivery and in ICUs honored with DAISY Awards

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries. Here are VUMC's latest winners.
By Matt Batcheldor
October 13, 2022

Cardiologist Brown finds inspiration through music

Vanderbilt's Suzanne Brown Sacks, MD, is both a transplant cardiologist and an accomplished singer/songwriter.
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