VUMC News and Communications

October 25, 2016

New faculty: Susanna Rudy is developing a national fellowship standard for ENPs

New Instructor in Nursing Susanna Rudy brings to Vanderbilt a wealth of experience. She’s a board-certified nurse practitioner in emergency, family and adult-gerontology acute care who earned a master’s degree in forensic science before earning master of science in nursing and doctor of nursing practice degrees, the latter two from Vanderbilt.

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Protect against ransomware
October 25, 2016

Steps to protect yourself when using public Wi-Fi

The Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) campus has a secured vuNet Wi-Fi connection that requires a valid VuNetID and an ePassword to access. In addition to authentication, all traffic on the vuNet Wi-Fi network is encrypted. The Medical Center Wi-Fi network is very secure, but that is not the case for many public Wi-Fi access points.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 25, 2016

EpicLeap Space Stations reach thousands of VUMC employees

Ten EpicLeap Space Stations were launched in Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) inpatient areas, outpatient clinics and other locations in September, and they provided a unique way for employees to learn more about the sweeping technology initiative to implement VUMC’s new clinical, administrative and billing software.

By Madison Agee
October 21, 2016

My Southern Health: Great ready for bronchiolitis season

Know how to help prevent bronchiolitis and how to treat this prevalent winter illness before it strikes.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 20, 2016

Road closure to affect Garland Avenue Oct. 27–Nov. 5

Garland Avenue between 24th and 25th avenues will be closed from Oct. 27 to Nov. 5 for the purpose of milling and resurfacing the roadway.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 20, 2016

White House visit

Vanderbilt’s Lauren Beach, J.D., Ph.D., right, recently presented at an event held by the White House on bisexual community issues.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 20, 2016

VUSN, Sexual Assault Center create online training for student volunteers

Soon Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) students interested in serving as crisis and support line volunteers for Nashville’s Sexual Assault Center (SAC) will be able to do so from any location in the country with the help of a newly developed online training program envisioned by Ginny Moore, DNP, and SAC’s Amanda Markham.
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October 20, 2016

Medical students share knowledge

Several Vanderbilt medical students recently attended the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) 2016 National Conference in Chicago.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 20, 2016

VICC trial putting lung cancer therapy to the test

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) is leading a Phase 3 global trial of a cancer therapy that was initially tested and validated in a VICC research laboratory. One of the first patients treated with the therapy came to VICC after a bump on the head led to an unexpected cancer diagnosis.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 20, 2016

Emergency training exercise scheduled for Nov. 3

Vanderbilt’s Office of Emergency Preparedness, Fire and Workplace Safety will host representatives from across the university for an emergency table-top training exercise Nov. 3.
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October 19, 2016

Fleming, Hopkins named as SEC Academic Leadership fellows

Two Vanderbilt University faculty have been named as SEC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows for 2016-17.
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October 17, 2016

Donation from Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services helps expand Teen Driver Safety Initiative at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

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