Nancy Humphrey

February 6, 2018

When their native Puerto Rico was devastated by hurricanes, these VUMC resident physicians stepped up

“We are humbled by the heartfelt love we received from the entire Vanderbilt community”

By Nancy Humphrey
February 1, 2018

Study tracks therapy to slow idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Investigators in the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care have launched a pilot study to see if patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) can tolerate the addition of a commonly used antiviral drug to standard IPF treatments. The research team believes the drug may ultimately help slow progression of the chronic and progressive disease or reverse its course.

By Nancy Humphrey
January 11, 2018

VUMC’s Price thrives on building, nurturing lasting relationships

One of the greatest gifts of being an internal medicine physician is the long-term relationships developed with patients, and for Jan Price, MD, those relationships span generations of families.

By Nancy Humphrey
arm with IV line
December 7, 2017

Study seeks to aid diagnosis, management of catatonia

Catatonia, a syndrome of motor, emotional and behavioral abnormalities frequently characterized by muscular rigidity and a trance-like mental stupor and at times manifesting with great excitement or agitation, can occur during a critical illness and appear similar to delirium. But the management strategies are vastly different.

By Nancy Humphrey
November 30, 2017

Robertson leaves lasting legacy in clinical research

When David Robertson, MD, sorted through 39 years’ worth of textbooks, journals and framed photographs in Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC) Clinical Research Center (CRC) recently as he prepared for retirement, the memory that brought him to tears was a 30-year-old embroidery piece by his daughter, Rose Robertson Pink.

By Nancy Humphrey
elderly man lost in thought and looking out window in home office
November 2, 2017

Study explores nicotine patch to treat mild cognitive impairment

Three years ago Reece Dean, of Nashville’s Bellevue community, retired at age 69 from a career as a busy truck driver. Mary Ann, his wife, began to notice some changes in his memory and behavior since he was home more consistently.

By Nancy Humphrey
September 7, 2017

Palmucci named CEO of Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital

Jeffrey Palmucci, who has served as the interim Chief Operating Officer for Vanderbilt-Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital since April, has been named the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, effective Sept. 18.
By Nancy Humphrey
June 13, 2017

VUMC study shows cesarean patients sent home from hospital with more narcotic pain medications than needed

Most women who undergo a cesarean childbirth are prescribed more opioid (narcotic) pain medications than needed upon release from the hospital, a Vanderbilt University Medical Center study shows.
By Nancy Humphrey
June 8, 2017

Friends of Children’s Hospital gift to enhance two programs

The Friends of Children’s Hospital, an organization of volunteers who support Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, has made its largest single gift — $1 million over three years — to be split between two Children’s Hospital programs: the Program for Children with Medically Complex Needs and Pediatric Cancer.
By Nancy Humphrey
May 26, 2017

Chetkovich named chair of Department of Neurology

Dane Chetkovich, M.D., Ph.D., professor of Neurology and Physiology and director of the Medical Scientist Training Program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, has been named chair of Vanderbilt’s Department of Neurology. He will join the faculty on Sept. 1.
By Nancy Humphrey
May 11, 2017

Gillihan named CEO of Vanderbilt Home Care Services

Kerry Gillihan, MHA, D.Sc., has been named president and CEO of Vanderbilt Home Care Services (VHCS), the home health care services of Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).
By Nancy Humphrey
May 11, 2017

Reception celebrates VUMC’s community ties

Nearly 400 members of the Canby Robinson Society and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) community joined together at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens recently for a reception celebrating the Medical Center’s shared commitment to healthy communities and to pioneer the future of health care.
By Nancy Humphrey
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