Matt Batcheldor

May 12, 2016

Novel sinusitis treatment helps patient breathe easier

For more than five years, Chandler Webb noticed that it was becoming more difficult to breathe through his nose.

By Matt Batcheldor
April 21, 2016

Document for third Magnet designation finalized, submitted

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has completed its Magnet document and submitted it to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), taking a giant step forward in its third Magnet designation process.

By Matt Batcheldor
April 21, 2016

Patient satisfaction advisory program sees rapid growth

More than 5,600 people are participating in Advise Vanderbilt six months after Vanderbilt University Medical Center launched the program of online advisers to help leadership improve patient satisfaction and patient and family engagement in care.

By Matt Batcheldor
April 7, 2016

Initiative seeks to encourage use of advance directives

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is encouraging faculty and staff to answer this question: If you became incapable of making health care decisions for yourself because of injury or illness, would your family or health care provider know your wishes for health care?

By Matt Batcheldor
March 10, 2016

American Academy of Audiology honors Tharpe, Grantham

Two faculty members of the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center are receiving awards from the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) this year, representing two of eight total recipients nationwide.

By Matt Batcheldor
March 10, 2016

Voice Center’s Garrett found life’s work in helping patients

Gaelyn Garrett, M.D., wasn’t a country music fan when she was growing up. When she came to Music City 22 years ago for a fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, she was planning to stay for only a year, and then find a job in her native North Carolina.

By Matt Batcheldor
February 18, 2016

Pediatrics awarded physician-scientist training support

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Vanderbilt’s Department of Pediatrics a K12 training grant to support early career faculty to become physician-scientists, the first time the department has received such an award.
By Matt Batcheldor
February 11, 2016

Event highlights crucial role of nurse anesthetists at VUMC

About 150 people gathered recently to celebrate Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC’s) history of anesthesia and nurse anesthetists at a special reception and program in Light Hall.
By Matt Batcheldor
January 28, 2016

Cochlear implant’s success is music to patient’s ears

Sidney Kleinman is living proof that you’re never too old to have your hearing restored.
By Matt Batcheldor
January 21, 2016

Hughart named senior director of Nursing Informatics

Karen Hughart, MSN, R.N., has been named senior director of Nursing Informatics, where she will lead the nursing enterprise in implementing new clinical systems in a partnership with clinical leaders throughout Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).
By Matt Batcheldor
January 14, 2016

Psychiatric Hospital CNO Cirpili takes role in Houston

Avni Cirpili, DNP, R.N., is leaving after five years as Chief Nursing Officer for Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital (VPH) to become senior vice president and Chief Nursing Officer at the Menninger Clinic in Houston.
By Matt Batcheldor
January 14, 2016

March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter honors VUMC nurses

Five Vanderbilt nurses received top honors at the March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter Nurse of the Year Awards, held last month at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs.
By Matt Batcheldor