Author: Kathy Rivers
Vanderbilt University Hospital to change visitation policy for children
Mar. 28, 2023—Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH) is committed to our patients and the importance of the family unit. Beginning on April 4, VUH will be expanding visitation guidelines in many areas to allow one child of any age, if accompanied by an adult 18 and older, to visit their loved one. The new guidelines along with certain...
Link building update: New Central Garage traffic flow in place
Mar. 17, 2023—The latest phase of the 15-level Link Building project is complete. As of this past weekend, several patient friendly improvements to traffic flow around and within the Central Garage have gone into effect. On-site signage and additional traffic officers at key intersections, will help guide visitors and members of the VUMC community to navigate these...
Mark Cuban to visit VUMC on March 23; discussion to be livestreamed
Mar. 14, 2023—Vanderbilt University Medical Center will host a “Discussion with Mark Cuban: How Cost Plus Drugs Is Innovating to Lower Prescription Drug Prices in America” on Thursday, March 23, at 12:15 p.m. at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Professor of Health Policy Stacie Dusetzina, PhD, and VUMC Urologic Oncology fellow Ruchika Talwar, MD, will...
March Chat Room Series: Advancement of women in the workplace
Mar. 7, 2023—This month’s Chat Room Series is “Assimilation and Professionalism in the Workplace for Women.” This session is open to all members of the VUMC community. There is no need to have attended previous Chat Room sessions. To align with national Women’s History Month (March), three prominent women in the Vanderbilt Medical Center community will join...
New phase of garage expansion begins March 18
Mar. 2, 2023—The kickoff phase of the 15-level Link Building project that involves adding three-floors to the Central Parking Garage is progressing on schedule.
New phase Central Garage expansion begins in March
Feb. 24, 2023—The kick-off phase of the 15-level Link Building project that involves adding three-floors to the Central Parking Garage is progressing on schedule. The newest phase in the largest project in Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s history will begin in mid-March with patient friendly improvements to traffic flow around and within the Central Garage. Starting Saturday, March...
African American Employee Resource Group leads Feb. 15 Chat Room session
Feb. 10, 2023—This month’s Chat Room Series, “Combating Imposter Syndrome,” will be Feb. 15. This session is open to all members of the VUMC Community. There is no need to have attended previous CHAT Room sessions. To align with national Black History Month (February), members of VUMC’s African American Employee Resource Group will share, including special guests...
Refreshed Antiracism Online Resource Guide now available
Jan. 13, 2023—Education and awareness are crucial steps in advancing the VUMC’s Racial Equity Plan. That’s why the Office of Health Equity recently unveiled its refreshed Antiracism Resource Guide. This is an online group of resources in one easy-to-access place. The guide provides curated educational offerings to help advance individuals and departments on the journey of addressing racism...
Pre-MLK Day virtual celebration to be Jan. 13; VUMC to observe holiday on Jan. 16
Jan. 6, 2023—The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites all members of the VUMC community to a pre-MLK Day virtual event on Friday, Jan. 13 at noon. The program features guest speaker Dr. W. Antoni Sinkfield, Associate Dean of Community Life, Wesley Theological Seminary and MLK Scholar, who will reflect on Dr. King’s timeless teachings. Colleagues who...
Office of Diversity and Inclusion offers message about the gift of rest
Dec. 16, 2022—The Office of Diversity and Inclusion takes a holistic approach to its programming. That’s why instead of the Chat Room gathering in December, the team relinquishes that meeting hour so that the VUMC Community can focus on – the gift of rest. December is one of the busiest months of the year. This time can...
VUH Town Hall to be Dec. 14
Dec. 9, 2022—The next Vanderbilt University Hospital Town Hall will be Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 11a.m. to noon via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91546370302 Topics will focus on “mid-year momentum” with a look at hospital-wide progress on many fronts. The town hall will be hosted by VUH President Shon Dwyer, MBA, RN, and the hospital senior leadership team. This is...
Some VUH elevators temporarily close as part of lobby renovation
Nov. 11, 2022—The Vanderbilt University Hospital lobby renovation that began in January 2022 is nearing its final stages. As of last weekend, the first phase of the elevator work has started. As many as three of the eight visitor elevators will be offline for up to five weeks while the construction team renovates the lobby floors and...
