Kathy Whitney Archive — Page 20 of 25

Head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling man wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie.
February 27, 2014

Carr’s imaging expertise adds to heart disease fight

Jeffrey Carr, M.D., M.Sc., recently joined Vanderbilt as the Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Radiology & Radiological Sciences and professor of Clinical Biomedical Informatics and Cardiovascular Medicine.

By Kathy Whitney
Hands gently holding a glossy red heart-shaped object.
February 13, 2014

Vanderbilt cardiologist says love is good for the heart

With Valentine’s Day just one day away, Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute cardiologist Julie Damp, M.D., says being involved in a healthy, loving relationship is good for the heart.

By Kathy Whitney
Portrait of Joey V. Barnett, Ph.D., wearing a dark suit, blue shirt, and patterned tie.
February 6, 2014

Barnett to direct Medical Student Research

Joey Barnett, Ph.D., has been named assistant dean and director of the Office for Medical Student Research.

By Kathy Whitney
Medical-style illustration of a red human heart within a translucent blue chest, with surrounding blood vessels visible.
February 3, 2014

As Heart Month turns 50, Vanderbilt health educator offers tips for heart health

9 tips for heart health

By Kathy Whitney
Portrait of Tina Hartert, M.D., MPH, wearing a tan collared jacket against a brown studio background.
January 30, 2014

Hartert to help lead Translational Science efforts

Tina Hartert, M.D., MPH, professor of Medicine in the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, has been named assistant vice chancellor for Translational Science.

By Kathy Whitney
Five adults pose indoors; the two people in the center hold a plaque reading “Patient Navigator Program” and “Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute.”
January 30, 2014

Heart Institute program aims to reduce readmission rates

Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute is one of 11 centers selected by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) to implement a new program designed to reduce readmission rates for patients with myocardial infarction, heart failure and acute coronary syndrome.

By Kathy Whitney