VUMC News and Communications

February 1, 2018

‘Gun Violence Prevention: A Community Conversation’ Feb. 14

A panel discussion on gun violence prevention, along with a moderated public debate, will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 1, 2018

Epic Thank You

From left, Perioperative Services’ Jessica Cooper, RN, Lauren Huffines, RN, Emily Ellerbeck, CST, and Chawntia Johnson, RN, pose for a photo at last week’s Epic thank you event in Langford Autitorium. The event featured photos and videos taken during Go Live for eStar and served as an opportunity to celebrate employees’ dedication and commitment to the system’s successful launch.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 1, 2018

Sberna named VICC Strategy and Analytics director

Theresa Sberna, MPH, has been named director of Strategy and Analytics for Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC). Sberna, who previously served as associate director, has been with the Cancer Center for five years.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 1, 2018

Haute in the Hospital

Children’s Hospital patients, families, staff and community partners recently came together for “Haute in the Hospital,” an art therapy event that allowed participants to design their own small piece of a deconstructed hospital gown.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 1, 2018

Bauchat to direct Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology

Jeanette Bauchat, MD, MS, has been appointed chief of the Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 1, 2018

Nashville Christmas Parade lands Midsouth Regional Emmy Award

The 63rd Annual Nashville Christmas Parade in December 2016, which benefited Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, was awarded for best special event coverage at the 32nd Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards on Jan. 20.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 26, 2018

My Southern Health: Why young men should pay attention to high blood pressure

Regular blood-pressure checks could improve health and reduce cardiovascular risks, says Vanderbilt's Heart and Vascular Institute.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 25, 2018

Research study: Looking for ways to reduce stress in your family?

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center's Helping Families Cope with Stress Study aims to promote children's healthy adjustment by teaching your family about the nature and effects of stress. Research participants are needed.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 25, 2018

School of Nursing pinning ceremony recognizes student completion of programs

The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recognized Nurse-Midwifery and Doctor of Nursing Practice students with pinning ceremonies that marked the completion of their programs in December.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 25, 2018

A cataract-heart connection

Studies of alpha-B crystallin in zebrafish could ultimately lead to improved treatment for cataracts and heart disease.
By Meredith Jackson
January 25, 2018

AAIDD honors three Kennedy Center investigators

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) announced its 2018 award recipients, which include three people affiliated with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC).
By VUMC News and Communications
January 25, 2018

Dance Marathon Carnival

Seven universities and one high school joined together Monday, Jan. 15, to host the Middle Tennessee Dance Marathon Carnival at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to get to know their patient and family ambassadors as well as past and present patients of Children’s Hospital and their families.
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