VUMC News and Communications

June 25, 2015

New apps increase efficiency and safety for anesthesiologists

Vanderbilt’s Department of Anesthesiology and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) have teamed to provide anesthesiologists with new applications to improve workflow and safety practices.

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June 25, 2015

Vanderhoef recognized by American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Assistant Professor Dawn Vanderhoef is the recipient of the Award for Excellence in Education from the American Nurses Psychiatric Association.

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June 25, 2015

Photo: Leon W. Cunningham Award

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June 25, 2015

Hanto Named Director of the Vanderbilt Transplant Center

Douglas Hanto M.D., Ph.D., professor of Surgery and associate director of the Vanderbilt Transplant Center has been named the Center’s new director. His appointment becomes effective July 1.

By Jessica Pasley and John Howser
June 25, 2015

Several departments will update contacts beginning July 1

As Vanderbilt continues to prepare for the legal and financial separation of the university and future independent Vanderbilt University Medical Center, some departments will participate in a “dress rehearsal” for the future separation beginning July 1.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 23, 2015

The changing face of health care IT

Changes coming to our clinical systems at Vanderbilt aim to better serve our patients and to maintain the highest standard care in an increasingly competitive and cost-conscious environment.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 22, 2015

New Staff Orientation Format Launches July 1

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June 18, 2015

MVA study shows benefits of pharmacy care in diabetes treatment

Underserved patients with sub-optimally controlled type 2 diabetes who were cared for by pharmacists were more adherent to their medication regimen and had better blood sugar control than those who did not have a pharmacist in their care team.
By Matt Schorr
June 18, 2015

VKC celebrates 50th anniversary with Shriver visit

The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s 50th recent Anniversary Community Celebration celebrated the strides made in half a century and concentrated on steps to be taken for the future.
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June 18, 2015

Science career symposium stresses value of communication skills

Approximately 300 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows recently attended a symposium at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center to learn about “science careers that put your communication skills to work.”
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June 18, 2015

Vanderbilt earns acclaim for employee health initiatives

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has again been recognized for a strong and enduring commitment to helping employees and their families live healthy lives.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 18, 2015

Vanderbilt-led study finds significant drop in new prostate cancer diagnoses

A new study led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators found new diagnoses of prostate cancer in the U.S. declined 28 percent in the year following the draft recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force against routine PSA screening for men.
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