VUMC News and Communications

September 23, 2016

National Child Passenger Safety Week underscores importance of proper seat belt, car seat use

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September 22, 2016

Dance Marathon kickoff event rescheduled for Sept. 28

Dance Marathon’s kickoff event—originally scheduled for Sept. 17 but postponed due to inclement weather—has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 28.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 22, 2016

Star power

The Nashville Predators’ newest star, P.K. Subban, visited with patients and families at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt on Tuesday.

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September 22, 2016

VUMC’s Lehman lands LUNGevity research support

Jonathan Lehman, M.D., Ph.D., instructor in Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, has received a Career Development Award from LUNGevity, a nonprofit organization that provides support programs for lung cancer patients and families, public education and funding for innovative scientific research.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 22, 2016

Effort set to help sickle cell patients manage meds

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is part of a 6-year, $4.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to improve the use of prescribed medication by sickle cell patients.

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September 22, 2016

Satellite clinic milestone

Members of the Vanderbilt Transplant Center staff celebrate with the 100th patient seen at the satellite pre-transplant clinic in Madison, Alabama, which opened in January.

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September 22, 2016

Neuroradiology’s Creasy takes part in South Africa training program

Jeffrey Creasy, M.D., chief of Neuroradiology in Vanderbilt’s Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, recently participated in a three-week American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) International Outreach Professorship to South Africa.
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September 22, 2016

New rates for Recreation and Wellness Center begin Jan. 1

As part of the VU/VUMC transition, all Medical Center employees and their families may continue to utilize the Recreation and Wellness Center for current membership rates through the end of 2016.
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September 16, 2016

Know the facts about ovarian cancer

Listening to the body and being aware of individual risks are especially important when it comes to ovarian cancer. Vanderbilt–Ingram Cancer Center provides the facts.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 15, 2016

Marine landing

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps visited with patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt last week as part of the Marine Week celebration, held this year in Nashville.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 15, 2016

Academy lauds Seger’s achievements in toxicology

Donna Seger, M.D., professor of Clinical Medicine and Emergency Medicine and medical and executive director of the Tennessee Poison Center, has received the Career Achievement Award from the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT) for her contributions to the organization and achievements in the field of toxicology.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 15, 2016

Fashion show to benefit VICC ovarian cancer research

Fall fashions for women will be on display during the 4th Annual Chic Awearness Fashion Show promoting ovarian cancer awareness and research. The event, to be held Monday, Sept. 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., will benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation, which supports ovarian cancer research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC).
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