Matt Batcheldor Archive — Page 47 of 51

Portrait of George Wanna, M.D., wearing a dark suit, blue shirt, and striped tie against a brown background.
May 26, 2016

Wanna named editor of prominent otolaryngology journal

George Wanna, M.D., associate professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, has been named editor-in-chief of the journal Otolaryngology Case Reports, joining other colleagues at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center who edit journals.

By Matt Batcheldor
Marilyn Dubree wearing glasses and a blue blouse, standing in a brightly lit hallway with her hands resting on a counter.
May 19, 2016

Address reviews progress of Nursing at VUMC

Executive Chief Nursing Officer Marilyn Dubree, MSN, R.N., delivered a message of continued investment, national recognition and improving nurse satisfaction in her 2016 State of Nursing Address at Light Hall on Tuesday.

By Matt Batcheldor
Portrait of Chandler Webb wearing a dark suit, white shirt, tie, and boutonnière.
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
A healthcare professional in a white coat speaks with a hospitalized patient in bed while two family members sit nearby; medical equipment and supplies are visible in the room.
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
Four panelists stand side by side indoors: a man in a white medical coat, two women wearing professional attire and identification badges, and a man in a shirt and tie.
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