Author: Kathy Rivers
VUH Town Hall is Feb. 15
Feb. 9, 2024—There will be a Vanderbilt University Hospital Town Hall Feb. 15 from 10 to 11 a.m. Topics include the new tower and construction updates, performance, self-care, safety and more. The event is hosted by VUH President Lee Ann Liska, MBA, and the hospital senior leadership team. This is an opportunity to gather as a VUH...
November Chat Room Series session, “Sacrifice, Self-Service and Adjustment,” is Nov. 15
Nov. 9, 2023—This month’s Chat Room Series: “From the Veterans’ Perspective: Sacrifice, Self-Service and Adjustment,” will be led by the Veterans Employee Resource Group. This session is open to all members of the VUMC Community. There is no need to have attended previous Chat Room sessions. The November session will delve into the contributions veterans make after...
Reminder: Refusal of Care Policy effective Nov. 15
Nov. 9, 2023—Although patients and families have a right to refuse care, this right does not outweigh our employees’ right to work in an environment free of racism, bias, and discrimination. That’s the impetus of a new refusal of care policy and standard operating procedure that becomes effective Nov. 15. The policy applies to the hospitals and clinics on the Nashville...
Etoi Garrison named Director of Equitable Clinical Outcomes
Oct. 31, 2023—Etoi Garrison, MD, PhD, has been appointed the Director of Equitable Clinical Outcomes for the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Office of Health Equity. In this role, she will direct efforts aimed at applying an equity lens in clinical, quality and safety practices to improve outcomes for historically marginalized and socially disadvantaged populations. Key to this...
One Hundred Oaks clinical expansion phase two kicks off; Entrance E now closed
Oct. 27, 2023—The One Hundred Oaks clinical expansion that will add 61,000-square-feet of clinical space is advancing toward its summer 2024 completion. The next phase kicks off this week and includes Entrance E closing to all foot traffic until early spring. The repurposed area on the third floor will be the new home for a Pediatric Primary...
StrategyShare 2023 is Oct.25 at 1:30 p.m.
Oct. 20, 2023—Fresh ideas, prizes, and a networking reception. That’s what StrategyShare 2023 attendees can expect Oct. 25 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Langford Auditorium. The 90-minute program is open to every member of the VUMC community. No RSVP is required. All in-person attendees will have a chance to win Vanderbilt University basketball tickets; free, professional...
On the Horizon Town Hall Series: Live event coming Oct. 30
Oct. 13, 2023—Vanderbilt University Medical Center presents the fourth town hall in the On the Horizon series, “A Leap Forward for Precision Medicine: NashBio and the Alliance for Genomic Discovery,” hosted by Leeland Ekstrom, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nashville Biosciences. During this town hall, you will hear about exciting new opportunities for the Vanderbilt research...
StrategyShare 2023 set for Oct. 25
Oct. 11, 2023—StrategyShare 2023 will showcase the innovations that shape the future of health care on campus and across the country. Vanderbilt Health storytellers will join together on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in Langford Auditorium to share ways they are tackling issues, thinking differently, discovering knowledge, and improving outcomes for the communities we serve. This year’s theme Navigating...
One Hundred Oaks construction update: which entrances to use and avoid
Sep. 15, 2023—The One Hundred Oaks renovation to convert third floor administrative space into clinical space started in July and is progressing on schedule. The first phase of the Entrance E construction work starts this week and runs through the end of October. During this time: Entrance E will be partially closed. The main doors and escalator...
Office of Health Equity’s Innovation Award winners announced
Sep. 13, 2023—VUMC’s Office of Health Equity (OHE) has selected four projects for the 2023-2024 Health Equity Innovation Awards. “One of the unique pieces of the HEIAs is being able to convene individuals across the entire VUMC community, from various departments and roles within our enterprise,” said Brian Marshall, Ed.D., senior program manager of the Innovation Awards....
VUH second floor area near Panera to be closed for refurbishment; ATMs temporarily unavailable
Sep. 12, 2023—Vanderbilt University Hospital’s second floor area near Panera, known by many as the “Panera lobby,” will be closed for refurbishment starting Sept. 16. These upgrades will include replacing flooring and light fixtures to make this area more user-friendly for patients, families, and staff. Panera, the restaurant, will remain open during the work. Details: The entrance...
September Chat Room Series celebrates Latino/a/x culture, Sept. 20
Sep. 12, 2023—This month’s Chat Room Series, “Storytelling on the Diverse Tapestry of Lainto/a/x Culture,” is set for Sept. 20. This session is open to all members of the VUMC Community. There is no need to have attended previous CHAT Room sessions. The Office of Diversity and Latinos Unidos en Vanderbilt Employee Resource Group are offering this...