Vanderbilt Health News Archive — Page 227 of 390

August 27, 2015

Children’s After-Hours Clinic opens in Brentwood

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has opened a fourth after-hours clinic in Brentwood, Tennessee.

By Vanderbilt Health News
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August 27, 2015

Update from Kevin Johnson about Clinical Systems 2.0

We’ve come a long way since McKesson’s announcement that it was withdrawing support for our Horizon software suite, leading us to launch our CS 2.0 initiative. I pledged to keep you updated as we evaluated our systems and plan for the future.

By Vanderbilt Health News
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August 27, 2015

Patient engagement efforts crucial to future success 

Through increased support for population health initiatives, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is positioning for a health care economy that rewards long-term relationships with patients through better engagement and emphasizes improving health management for large groups.

By Vanderbilt Health News
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August 25, 2015

How the cell makes morphine

Vanderbilt investigators have discovered how mammals, including humans, produce the painkiller morphine.

By Sanjay Mishra
Three Nashville Healthiest Employers awards displayed on a shelf: a central 2015 Winner award for 500+ Employees presented to Vanderbilt University and Medical Center, flanked by 2014 and 2013 Winner awards.
August 21, 2015

Vanderbilt named ‘healthiest employer’ for sixth consecutive year

Vanderbilt has been recognized by the “Nashville Business Journal” as the Healthiest Employer of Nashville in the division for organizations with more than 500 employees. The recognition marks the sixth time in the six-year history of the award that Vanderbilt has won.

By Vanderbilt Health News
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August 21, 2015

Mini-retreat will explore microbiome research at VU Aug. 29

Vanderbilt’s Department of Medicine will host a mini-research retreat, on Aug. 29, at 202 Light Hall.

By Vanderbilt Health News