Vanderbilt Health News Archive — Page 128 of 390

Portrait of Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie.
April 10, 2020

Dr. Jeff Balser on VUMC’s ongoing commitment to its people and the needs of our community

It’s been just over a month since the first reported case of COVID-19 in our region. And while there is a significant road ahead of us, I want to take a moment to share my gratitude for each and every one of you.

Close-up stylized graphic displaying the words “COVID-19” and “VIRUS” over a dark digital interface with glowing lines, numbers, and circuit-like patterns.
April 9, 2020

Vanderbilt Health Policy COVID-19 model finds evidence of flattening curve, recommends distancing policies continue

Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers have found evidence of the rate of COVID-19 infection slowing in Tennessee, which reduces the chance that the state will run out of hospital capacity for patients.

Hands covered in soap suds washing a white bar of soap against a blue background.
April 7, 2020

Frequent hand-washing can cause dry, cracked skin. A dermatologist offers tips for care.

The cure for “COVID hands” lies in frequent moisturizing. Using shortening from the kitchen is optional.

Smiling woman with blonde hair holds a microphone while wearing a brightly striped, multicolored outfit; colorful butterfly decorations hang in the background.
April 2, 2020

Dolly Parton makes generous gift to advance COVID-19 research at Vanderbilt

Legendary country music singer-songwriter Dolly Parton has made a generous gift to Vanderbilt University Medical Center that will increase scientific knowledge and advance the battle against COVID-19.

Portrait of Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie.
April 2, 2020

Dr. Jeff Balser with an Update on VUMC’s COVID-19 Response

Four men work around a medical training mannequin and a homemade ventilator prototype in a clinical laboratory. One man in a white coat holds the mannequin’s bed rail while another adjusts the device’s exposed wiring and mechanical components.
April 1, 2020

VU engineers, VUMC doctors team for open-source ventilator design

As COVID-19 continues to push unprecedented challenges on medical communities, one of the most pressing threats for hospital staff across the country is a dwindling supply of ventilators.