VUMC News and Communications

January 5, 2016

Unauthorized access of patient information can result in termination

Unauthorized use of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC) clinical databases — Epic, Medipac or Star Panel — to check on the health status of fellow employees or to peer into the medical records of other individuals not under someone’s care, can result in progressive discipline or even termination.

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December 28, 2015

The most popular research stories of 2015

With discoveries ranging from the origins of consciousness to the end of the universe, 2015 was a year of incredibly diverse research at Vanderbilt University.

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December 28, 2015

Psychotherapies have long-term benefit for those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome

A new meta-analysis has found that the beneficial effects of using psychological therapy to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are not only short term but are also long lasting.

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December 21, 2015

Moody’s revises Vanderbilt credit outlook upward to positive

As Vanderbilt University and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center near completion of their transition into separate legal and financial entities, Moody’s Investors Service has revised upward the university’s rating outlook to positive.

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December 17, 2015

Season of giving

Santa stopped by Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt last week to visit with patients and families and pass out gifts to children.

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December 17, 2015

Frequent flyer Grubbs set to retire from LifeFlight

After 31 years and nearly 6,000 patient flights, LifeFlight’s Tom Grubbs has decided to hang up his helmet and retire.

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December 17, 2015

Shine Bright

Country music artists Maddie & Tae recently performed for patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
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December 16, 2015

Immune response in transplantation

Thirty-three percent of pediatric heart transplant patients developed antibodies against the donor heart, which can lead to rejection, a new Vanderbilt study reports.
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December 16, 2015

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers safety tips for holiday decorating

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December 14, 2015

Vanderbilt University and Medical Center take next steps in transition

Vanderbilt University and Medical Center filed documents with the Tennessee Attorney General Dec. 14 related to their transition to two separate legal and financial entities.
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December 14, 2015

Diabetes Family Day

Last month, hundreds of patients living with diabetes and their family members joined the staff of the Vanderbilt Children's Diabetes Program for the 14th annual Diabetes Family Day at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center.
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December 11, 2015

Get instant access to your health plan with the Aetna Mobile app

As a Vanderbilt Health Plan participant, you can download the Aetna Mobile app and have all your health plan information at your fingertips.
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