Author: VUMC News and Communications
First baby born in the new Labor and Delivery Rooms on 4 North
Mar. 18, 2024—The new rooms are the latest in a series of obstetrical enhancements, including the Vanderbilt University Hospital Labor and Delivery Entrance, that provide more space for the increased volume of mothers delivering at VUH.
Osher Center offers 10% discount on classes
Mar. 15, 2024—Vanderbilt’s Osher Center for Integrative Health is offering Tai Chi, Yoga, and Qigong classes starting in April offers a discount to all VUMC employees. Here is a link to the Eventbrite page where you register for a class: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/vanderbilt-osher-center-for-integrative-health-33802308359#collections The promo code is VUMC10. This gives 10% off any Tai Chi, Yoga, or Qigong class. There...
Emerging Infections Program extends, expands disease surveillance research with new grant from the CDC
Mar. 15, 2024—The Tennessee Emerging Infections Program has been awarded a new five-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to continue infectious disease surveillance research that has been conducted since 1999, and has expanded to include COVID, Mpox and HPV surveillance into oropharyngeal cancers.
Office of Diversity & Inclusion Chat Room Series presents: “Birth Equity: Paving the Path to a Fair Start,” March 20
Mar. 14, 2024—Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for its March Chat Room Series, “Birth Equity: Paving the Path to a Fair Start.” In recognition of Women’s History Month, attendees will hear from those working on Vanderbilt’s initiative to better understand health inequities and how to mitigate them, as well as welcoming doulas to provide physical...
Two eStar changes: Mobile Heartbeat and Apple Watch update and conditional discharge order overview
Mar. 14, 2024—Two eStar changes have been announced: Mobile Heartbeat and Apple Watch Update To ensure the most reliable and consistent experience with Mobile Heartbeat, it’s recommended to turn off Mobile Heartbeat notifications on Apple Watch. Click here to view tipsheet for more information. Conditional Discharge Order Overview The functionality will allow our providers to place discharge orders earlier...
More young people getting cancer; caring for the pelvic floor; microplastics and strokes; and other topics in the news quoting Vanderbilt sources
Mar. 14, 2024—Beth Malow, MD, director, Vanderbilt Sleep Division, continues to be quoted by reporters about the change to daylight saving time. Among the latest: Scientific American, CBS News, Vox and The Ledger. Medpage Today reporter Tara Haelle interviewed Kelly Dooley, MD, PhD, director, Division of Infectious Disease, for a story about a trial to treat tuberculosis....
Donate Life ceremony to be April 16 at VWCH, April 17 in Langford Auditorium
Mar. 12, 2024—In addition to the event below, there will be an additional Donate Life event at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital on April 16 at 11 a.m.
How to use Microsoft Teams at any skill level
Mar. 12, 2024—Last year, VUMC moved from utilizing Zoom to Microsoft Teams. This change increased collaboration among teams, reduced the number of services used across the enterprise, and increased security around information. To help employees at all skill levels with Microsoft Teams, our training team has created quick videos, step-by-step instructions, and other important information for employees....
New Vanderbilt University Hospital Labor and Delivery entrance helps patients bypass Emergency Department
Mar. 11, 2024—Pregnant patients who are more than 20 weeks along with a pregnancy-related health issue have a dedicated drop-off location. The VUH Labor and Delivery Entrance, located off 21st Avenue at the new Vivian Thomas Way stoplight, offers quick access to OB triage at Medical Center East’s second-floor entrance in the north tower.
Pride ERG presents “This Matters: Burnout and Resilience” with Elizabeth Card, March 21
Mar. 8, 2024—The VUMC Pride Employee Resource Group presents: Microsoft Meeting Registration Link