VUMC News and Communications

September 7, 2017

eStar training occurring in stages ahead of Go Live

The EpicLeap project recently reached an important milestone, with the official start of end user training having begun on Aug. 21. While in-class training sessions provide colleagues with their first glimpse into Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC) customized system (eStar) and familiarize them with the new functionality, it is important to remember that live classroom sessions are only one small aspect of a holistic training approach.

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September 6, 2017

Message from Vanderbilt University Medical Center about caller ID spoofing

Beginning Sept. 1, Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s patient customer service line began to experience an unusually high volume of calls. Medical Center officials quickly determined the cause of the increased call volume was the result of a fraudulent practice known as caller ID spoofing.

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September 6, 2017

Heat a trigger for seizures

Elevated body temperature alone can increase vulnerability to fever-induced seizures, even in the absence of infection or inflammation.

By Sanjay Mishra
September 5, 2017

Drake and Terhune named Chancellor’s Higher Education Fellows

Dr. Wonder Drake and Dr. Kyla Terhune have been named as the 2017-18 Chancellor’s Higher Education Fellows, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced today.

By Cathy Sgambati
September 5, 2017

Pain and Alzheimer’s disease

Clinicians should use a structured interview in people with Alzheimer’s disease to identify pain that might be otherwise overlooked.

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August 31, 2017

Walk the labyrinth for reflection and prayer at Children’s Hospital

The Department of Pastoral Care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt invites all patients, families, staff and visitors to “Walk the Labyrinth,” an opportunity for reflection, prayer and meditation.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 31, 2017

Poverty simulation event helps attendees gain new perspective

How do you cash your paycheck if the banks are closed when you get off work? What is your alternative to leaving your underage children home alone if you don’t have child care? And how can you get to work, meet with assistance providers or attend health care appointments when you don’t have transportation?
By VUMC News and Communications
August 31, 2017

AT&T cell service outage set for Sept. 9

In-building AT&T cellular coverage infrastructure will be down throughout the Medical Center from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, while the existing fiber optics lines are relocated as part of the Godchaux Hall construction project.
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August 31, 2017

VUMC implements enhanced protection against email phishing

In response to many phishing attacks targeting Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) email accounts, the institution has subscribed to Microsoft’s Exchange Online Advanced Threat Protection (ATP).
By VUMC News and Communications
August 31, 2017

First leadership-track DNP students among VUSN incoming class

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) welcomed 474 new Master of Nursing Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Ph.D. students in a series of orientation events Aug. 16-28. The new class included the school’s first cohort of eight executive leadership-track DNP students.
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August 30, 2017

Incoming School of Nursing class includes first Executive Leadership DNPs

The School of Nursing welcomed 474 new master of nursing science, doctor of nursing practice (DNP) and Ph.D. students in a series of orientation events Aug. 16-28. The new class included the school’s first cohort of eight Executive Leadership-track DNP students.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 30, 2017

Lopez named Vanderbilt’s liaison to Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Carlos F. Lopez, assistant professor of biochemistry and biomedical informatics, has been appointed as Vanderbilt University's liaison to Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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