Vanderbilt Health News Archive — Page 230 of 390

Black-and-gold private jet marked “VANDERBILT LIFE FLIGHT” and “N911VU” parked on an airport tarmac at sunset.
July 23, 2015

Vanderbilt LifeFlight debuts new airplane

Vanderbilt LifeFlight is adding a new airplane that will provide emergency medical transportation for infants, children and adults located anywhere in the United States.

By Vanderbilt Health News
A single-engine turboprop airplane parked on an airport apron at sunset, with a blue-and-white nose, black-and-gold markings, and a cloudy evening sky.
July 23, 2015

Vanderbilt LifeFlight debuts new airplane

By Jerry Jones
Entrance to the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, with two steep shingled roof towers, rustic log structures, surrounding greenery, and a sign reading “Nashville Zoo at Grassmere.”
July 23, 2015

Wear VU gear, get discount to Nashville Zoo Aug. 2

The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere and Vanderbilt Football are teaming up to host Commodore Fan Appreciation Day at the zoo from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2.

By Vanderbilt Health News
A dental professional holds a model of a jaw joint beside a seated patient in a dental examination room.
July 23, 2015

Total replacement of TMJ gives patient reason to smile

Curtis Lee Estep sat in a clinic room at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) earlier this year, smiled and opened his mouth widely, as if taking a big yawn.

By Vanderbilt Health News
July 23, 2015

Targeting bone metastasis

The rigidity of the bone extracellular matrix increases the ability of tumor cells to destroy bone, suggesting new targets for anticancer drug development.

By Vanderbilt Health News
July 23, 2015

VUMC switches to new vendor for patient surveys

Part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC) continual effort to improve patient satisfaction is gathering feedback from individuals who recently received care.

By Vanderbilt Health News