Author: Kathy Rivers
July Chat Room Series: “A Class on Classism” is July 19
Jul. 7, 2023—This month’s Chat Room Series: “A Class on Classism – Unpacking the Culture of Institutional Power and Privilege” will be held at two times, 7 a.m. and noon, on July 19. The sessions are open to all members of the VUMC community. There is no need to have attended previous CHAT Room sessions. The session...
What’s for lunch? Check out the Courtyard Café offerings online
Jul. 6, 2023—To check the Courtyard Café’s weekly menu, weekly specials, and the monthly calendar. Visit and bookmark https://www.vumc.org/courtyard-cafe/. Additionally, please note: The Food and Nutrition Catering Dept is not accepting any catering orders due to major renovations in the department which are expected to continue until 2025. The Mein Bowl, which is popular for its Asian-inspired...
Updates to Courtyard Café offerings announced
Jul. 6, 2023—To check the Courtyard Café’s weekly menu, weekly specials, and the monthly calendar. Visit and bookmark https://www.vumc.org/courtyard-cafe/. Important updates effectively immediately: The Food and Nutrition Catering Dept is not accepting any catering orders due to major renovations in the department which are expected to continue until 2025. The Mein Bowl, which is popular for its...
Shana Alford named director of Evaluation and Equity
Jul. 5, 2023—Public health researcher Shana Alford has joined VUMC as director of Evaluation and Equity. This position, which spans the Office of Health Equity and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, was created as part of VUMC’s Racial Equity Plan.
New construction project to expand clinical space at One Hundred Oaks
Jun. 23, 2023—This time next year, Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks will have 61,000-square-feet of additional clinical space thanks to a renovation project that kicks off July 5.
“You’re Not Alone” workplace violence prevention series: support resources available
Apr. 27, 2023—Lori Rolando, MD, MPH, executive director, Vanderbilt Health and Wellness, shares a variety of ways to access support in the aftermath of workplace violence situations in the final installment of the ‘You’re Not Alone” video series. https://www.vumc.org/main/what-workplace-violence “It’s natural to have a wide range of emotions that may change over time,” Rolando says. People who...
VUH Town Hall is April 27
Apr. 25, 2023—Join the Vanderbilt University Hospital Town Hall April 27, from 11 to 11:50 a.m. via MS Teams here. Topics will focus on workplace violence prevention, the annual Culture Survey, hospital performance and more. The event is hosted by VUH President Shon Dwyer, MBA, RN, and the hospital senior leadership team. This is an opportunity to...
“You’re Not Alone” workplace violence prevention series: ways to protect yourself
Apr. 25, 2023—Heather Kreth, PsyD, licensed clinical psychologist at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, and Captain Michael Pring of the Vanderbilt University Police Department, share helpful self-protection tips in the second installment of the ‘You’re Not Alone” video series. https://www.vumc.org/main/what-workplace-violence With workplace violence rising, all are encouraged to visit for a wide variety of resources....
“You’re Not Alone” video series aids in workplace violence prevention
Apr. 21, 2023—Each day three members of the VUMC workforce are faced with some form of workplace violence. Disturbingly, these incidences are rising across the country and at VUMC. Workplace violence occurs anytime an employee feels verbally, virtually, or physically threatened while performing their work duties. It can occur from patient-to-worker, visitor-to-worker, or worker-to-worker. Gaining a greater...
April Chat Room Series: “We’re In this Together – Community Wellness Check-In,” to be April 19
Apr. 14, 2023—This month’s Chat Room Series is “We’re in this Together – a Community Wellness Check-In and Time of Reflection.” This session is open to all members of the VUMC Community. There is no need to have attended previous CHAT Room sessions. With recent local and national tragedies, coupled with personal challenges, it is easy to...
Three physicians appointed to VUH leadership roles
Apr. 13, 2023—Vanderbilt University Hospital and Clinics have named physicians Chetan Aher, MD, Arna Banerjee, MD, MMHC, and Gregory Polkowski, MD, MSc, to leadership roles designed to increase internal collaboration and to further improve patient outcomes.
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...
