VUMC News and Communications

September 25, 2019

Researchers explore music’s effect on ICU patients, staff

A group of Vanderbilt researchers is launching a pilot study on the effect of live music on patients, families and staff in the adult intensive care unit and is inviting musical members of the Vanderbilt community to help.

By Nancy Wise
September 24, 2019

Open house set for new Melrose Walk-In Clinic

Vanderbilt Health Walk-In Clinics will hold an open house on Monday, Oct. 7, to celebrate the debut of its new clinic in Melrose.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 24, 2019

McCoin named to academic leadership program for women

Nicole McCoin, MD, vice chair for Education and Keith D. Wrenn residency program director in the Department of Emergency Medicine, has been accepted as a fellow in the 2019-2020 class of the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program for Women.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 20, 2019

UPDATE: Information about 403(b) Plan Settlement

In late August a number of faculty members and other employees received a notice regarding a class action settlement from the Settlement Administrator that has been appointed in the matter.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 19, 2019

Microvilli in motion

Live cell imaging studies have revealed that microvilli — finger-like protrusions on the surface of epithelial cells — move and collide as they form the brush border.

By Anivarya Kumar
The money is still rolling in, but it appears that the Greater Nashville Heart Walk will raise close to $2 million in its fight against heart disease and stroke as well as provide funding for public and professional education and community service programs. The walk, held Sept. 14 on Vanderbilt’s campus, saw teams from VUMC (shown above) join more than 10,000 walkers from more than 140 companies. With $70,000 counted, Vanderbilt University Medical Center teams are near the projected fundraising goal of $75,000. Donations are still being accepted at NashvilleHeartWalk.org.
September 19, 2019

Heart Walk 2019

This year’s Greater Nashville Heart Walk will raise close to $2 million in its fight against heart disease and stroke as well as provide funding for public and professional education and community service programs.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 12, 2019

Schildcrout honored by statistical association

Jonathan Schildcrout, PhD, professor of Biostatistics and Anesthesiology, has been named an American Statistical Association Fellow.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 12, 2019

RadX Innovation Challenge pitch evolves into global health nonprofit

With momentum from the Department of Radiology’s innovation incubator, RadX, a recent Vanderbilt University School of Medicine alumnus has successfully launched a global health nonprofit organization.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 5, 2019

Team explores epilepsy-related brain disturbances

A team led by a neurosurgeon-scientist and an engineering professor who specializes in techniques for analyzing functional neuroimaging data has received a $3 million grant to study disturbances in brain networks related to attention lapses and cognitive deficits in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy.
By Pam Coyle
September 5, 2019

School of Nursing faculty members honored as fellows

Six Vanderbilt University School of Nursing faculty have been named fellows by the American Academy of Nursing, American Association of Nurse Practitioners and American College of Nurse-Midwives.
By Nancy Wise
September 4, 2019

Flulapalooza 2019 mass vaccination event to take place Sept. 25

VUMC will hold its ninth annual Flulapalooza mass influenza vaccination event on Wednesday, Sept. 25.‬‬‬‬
By VUMC News and Communications
August 28, 2019

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital celebration

On Aug. 20 and 21, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH) hosted its first employee celebration, complete with free Chik-fil-A, a photo booth and door prizes that included four suite tickets to a Nashville Predators game and custom jerseys for the winner’s family.
By VUMC News and Communications
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