Nancy Humphrey Archive — Page 24 of 30

Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. wearing glasses, a dark suit, patterned tie, and pocket square, standing with his arms crossed indoors.
April 14, 2015

Levi Watkins Jr., medical pioneer and champion of racial equality, dies

Levi Watkins Jr., a renowned cardiac surgeon, champion of racial equality and diversity, and the first African American to be admitted to and graduate from Vanderbilt’s School of Medicine, died Saturday from complications after suffering a stroke.

By Nancy Humphrey
Eight people pose indoors beside a Vanderbilt University banner; two people hold framed award certificates, including an Above and Beyond Award presentation. The banner reads “VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY,” “ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE,” “CLINICAL INNOVATION,” “WE ARE VANDERBILT,” and “JOIN US.”
March 19, 2015

VUMC lauded for supporting employees in National Guard

By Nancy Humphrey
Man in glasses and a white medical coat stands beside a bookshelf displaying books, awards, and framed certificates. His coat identifies him as Titus Daniels, M.D., MPH, MMHC, in Infectious Diseases.
February 26, 2015

Daniels named to new VMG, adult enterprise leadership role

Titus Daniels, M.D., MPH, MMHC, associate professor of Medicine, has been named executive director of the Vanderbilt Medical Group (VMG) and chief operating officer for Adult Clinical Operations at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Nancy Humphrey
sad man
February 12, 2015

Hazy definition may hamper catatonia care

Catatonia, a syndrome characterized by muscular rigidity and a trance-like mental stupor, can at times manifest with great excitement and confusion. And while it is often associated with schizophrenia, it can present in patients with either medical or psychiatric conditions. For this reason, the condition has often confused clinicians.

By Nancy Humphrey
Five adults posed in an office beside bookshelves and a window; three stand behind two seated colleagues. A wall plaque is visible between them.
December 18, 2014

Family’s gift bolsters schizophrenia research, treatment

A “transformational” $6.4 million gift from Dallas couple Donald Test Jr., and his wife, Charlotte, who have a very personal connection to the devastating disease of schizophrenia, is supporting Vanderbilt Department of Psychiatry research and treatment into schizophrenia and related disorders.

By Nancy Humphrey
A smiling woman in a blue vest holds a small fluffy tan dog wearing a yellow vest in a bright building lobby.
December 11, 2014

VUMC’s Swoosh takes home ‘Top Dog’ pet therapy award

A tiny Vanderbilt University Medical Center volunteer has received a giant award from a national organization.

By Nancy Humphrey