Author: Kathy Rivers
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...
Physician-Nurse-Patient Rounding rolls out at Vanderbilt University Hospital Nov. 15
Nov. 8, 2022—The Patient and Family Promise pledges that the health care team will work with patients to coordinate their care. Vanderbilt University Hospital teams are taking that promise to a new level starting on Nov. 15, as they roll out a standardized physician-nurse-patient rounding system throughout the 726-inpatient bed setting. This idea is a direct response...
Panera Bread now open at the 21st Avenue campus
Nov. 3, 2022—Panera Bread is now open on the 21st Avenue campus. The new restaurant is in the space formerly occupied by Au Bon Pain, with entrances off the VUMC Plaza and the second floor of the Vanderbilt University Hospital. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight; Saturday and Sunday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m....
Vanderbilt University Hospital Town Hall is Oct. 27
Oct. 25, 2022—Vanderbilt University Hospital Town Hall Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91546370302 Topics include: capacity, construction and communications. Tune in for the updates you need to know this month. Hosted by VUH President Shon Dwyer, MBA, RN, and the hospital senior leadership team. This is an opportunity to gather as a VUH...
Office of Diversity and Inclusion Challenge: Choose one thing to do on your anti-racism journey this month
Oct. 21, 2022—Self-awareness. Authentic conversations. Personal growth. These are a few of the many benefits CHAT Room Series attendees have shared about the past two installments of the monthly gatherings, sponsored by the Office of Diversity and inclusion. “Our Racial Equity Plan charts our five-year path to becoming an anti-racist organization, and it’s the people of the...
Strategy Share to focus on VUMC’s Strategic Directions
Oct. 20, 2022—Addressing disparities in maternal health care, expanding the diversity of workforce recruitment pipelines, how to develop age-friendly care, effective ways to reach underrepresented communities and examples of community partnerships are all topics at Strategy Share 2022.
Changes to Central Garage begin this week
Oct. 14, 2022—Starting the week of Oct. 17, the Central Parking Garage will slightly reduce the number of available parking spaces.
Strategy Share 2022 takes on storytelling, Oct. 26
Oct. 13, 2022—Addressing disparities in maternal health care, expanding the diversity of workforce recruitment pipelines, how to develop age-friendly care, effective ways to reach under-represented communities, and examples of community partnerships are all topics at Strategy Share 2022. Audience members will learn more about these and many more subjects during the live event on Oct. 26, 2...
DEI Climate Survey deadline extended to Oct. 4
Sep. 26, 2022—The deadline for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Climate Survey has been extended until Tuesday, Oct. 4.
