Vanderbilt Health News Archive — Page 280 of 390

November 14, 2013

Photo: NorthCrest clinic debut

Officials with NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield and Vanderbilt celebrate the opening of the new Vanderbilt Center for Women’s Health at NorthCrest. Patients can call 343-5700 to schedule appointments at the integrative clinic.

November 14, 2013

Aaronson named medical director of Spine Center

Oran Aaronson, M.D., associate professor of Neurological Surgery, has been named medical director of the Vanderbilt Spine Center.

November 14, 2013

Photo: Military perspective

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. (retired) Kimberly Siniscalchi addressed a packed audience at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing this week, in honor of Veteran’s Day.

November 14, 2013

Photo: Emergency preparedness

VUMC was one of several area hospitals and federal, state and local agencies participating in in last week’s 2013 Regional Hospitals Fall Severe Weather Exercise.

November 14, 2013

Family’s support enhances cancer research training

John F. Brock III, chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises, his wife, Mary, and their three children have established an endowment to support an oncology fellowship at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. The Brock Family Fellowship will provide financial assistance long into the future for young physicians, postdoctoral students and medical investigators who are furthering their training in cancer research.

November 7, 2013

Robotic advances promise artificial legs that emulate healthy limbs

Recent advances in robotics technology make it possible to create prosthetics that can duplicate the natural movement of human legs which promises to dramatically improve the mobility of lower-limb amputees.