Jessica Pasley

January 7, 2016

Support for Eye Institute research a family affair

Sight is one of the most critical elements of a normal, happy life. When a child’s eyesight is threatened, his or her future stands to be permanently altered — and parents try to find the best treatment available.

By Jessica Pasley
January 7, 2016

Transplant highlights strong bond between police officers

For 17 years Sgt. Burrel “Chip” Davis has answered the call to help his community.

By Jessica Pasley
December 3, 2015

Event celebrates scope of vision science at VUMC

Vision science at Vanderbilt has experienced tremendous growth in recent years.

By Jessica Pasley
November 24, 2015

Lung transplant patient marks special anniversary

On Nov. 24, Vanderbilt University Medical Center patient Pam Smith will have a low-key lunch with a longtime friend to celebrate reaching 25 years post transplant.

By Jessica Pasley
November 19, 2015

New VUSM faculty awards recognize clinical excellence

For more than a decade, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine has honored faculty members for outstanding accomplishments and contributions in teaching and research during its annual Spring Faculty Meeting.

By Jessica Pasley
November 12, 2015

VUMC’s Morrison named president of American Orthoptic Council

David Morrison, M.D., associate professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics at Vanderbilt, is the new president of the American Orthoptic Council (AOC). He will serve a two-year term.

By Jessica Pasley
October 29, 2015

Access to specialists in ACA plans may be inadequate: study

While 12 million Americans are enrolled in health care networks through the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) insurance marketplace, a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) raises concerns about patient access to specialists within these insurance plans.
By Jessica Pasley
October 22, 2015

Myers delivers annual lecture inspired by Watkins’ legacy

Woodrow Myers, M.D., MBA, CEO of Corizon Health, delivered the 14th annual Levi Watkins Jr. M.D. Lecture.
By Jessica Pasley
October 22, 2015

VUMC debuts dedicated tobacco treatment service

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is one of only a few academic medical centers in the country with a dedicated hospital-wide tobacco treatment service.
By Jessica Pasley
October 15, 2015

VUSM seeks to spur medical innovation

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is accepting applicants into a novel program aimed at students seeking to transform health and health care through medical innovation.
By Jessica Pasley
October 1, 2015

Myers set as keynote speaker for Oct. 13 Levi Watkins Jr. Lecture

Woodrow Myers Jr., M.D., chief executive officer of Corizon Health, will be the keynote speaker at the 14th annual Levi Watkins Jr. Lecture.
By Jessica Pasley
September 17, 2015

Gift of Life Tailgate celebrates kidney donors’ efforts

David Edwards admits that organ donation was not a top priority in his life.
By Jessica Pasley
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