Jessica Pasley

August 4, 2016

Heart transplant program among busiest in U.S.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s heart transplant program is ranked No. 2 nationwide in volume for its combined adult and pediatric procedures, according to the most recent data released by Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN) in July.

By Jessica Pasley
July 21, 2016

VUMC lauded for organ donation awareness efforts

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been awarded Platinum status by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as a leader in organ, eye and tissue donation awareness.

By Jessica Pasley
July 21, 2016

Two receive Research to Prevent Blindness grants

Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) has awarded two grants to faculty in the Department of Ophthalmology.

By Jessica Pasley
June 23, 2016

Girl’s dual heart, kidney transplants a VUMC first

Vanderbilt University Medical Center recently performed its first pediatric dual heart/kidney transplant on a 13-year-old girl from Chattanooga.

By Jessica Pasley
June 23, 2016

Baby+Company celebrates 100th delivery milestone

Margaret Buxton, DNP, CNM, clinical director of the Nashville Baby+Company, could not have planned it any better if she tried.

By Jessica Pasley
June 16, 2016

Vanderbilt Women’s Health Services to open Thompson Station clinic in July

Beginning in July, patients in Williamson County will have an additional option for gynecologic and obstetric care when Vanderbilt Women’s Health Services opens its newest clinic in Thompson Station.

By Jessica Pasley
June 9, 2016

VUMC ophthalmologist urges eye protection from the bright summer sunshine

When it comes to sun safety, most people are quick to grab a hat and lather on sunscreen. Doctors at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute want consumers to be on the lookout for another protective measure – sunglasses.
By Jessica Pasley
June 9, 2016

VUMC interpreter receives honor from international association

For the first time ever a Vanderbilt University Medical Center interpreter was named Interpreter of the Year by the International Medical Interpreters Association.
By Jessica Pasley
May 24, 2016

Vanderbilt expert addresses Zika-related concerns for women who are, or want to become, pregnant

With summer time approaching and the topic of mosquitoes abuzz, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist Sarah Osmundson, M.D., has a few recommendations for women who are pregnant or want to become pregnant.
By Jessica Pasley
May 19, 2016

Williams to lead physician-scientist training program 

Christopher Williams, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of Medicine and Cancer Biology, was recently named associate dean for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s Physician-Scientist Education and Training Program (PSTP) and director of the Medical Science Training Program (MSTP).
By Jessica Pasley
May 19, 2016

Tennessee Fertility Institute in Franklin set to open

Tennessee Fertility Institute (TFI), a freestanding fertility practice and in vitro fertilization (IVF) center, will open its doors in Franklin on May 23.
By Jessica Pasley
May 19, 2016

School of Medicine graduates urged to make positive impact

From the minute students accept entrance into Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) they have made many life-changing choices. As they navigate medical school and make decisions about the kind of doctors they want to be, the choices continue to mount.
By Jessica Pasley
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