VUMC News and Communications

August 1, 2013

VUMC again recognized for health care equality efforts

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has again been recognized as a leader in LGBT health care equality by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).

By VUMC News and Communications
August 1, 2013

New hours for Eskind Biomedical Library

Eskind Biomedical Library has announced new hours effective Monday, August 5.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 1, 2013

Ceremony marks beginning of medical students’ journey

First-year Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students were asked to feel the weight of responsibility as they donned their white coats in a ceremony July 26 in 208 Light Hall.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 1, 2013

VU physicians lead Top Doctors, Best Doctors lists

The breadth, depth and quality of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s clinical expertise are well represented on two national lists of premier physicians.

By VUMC News and Communications
July 31, 2013

Vanderbilt toxicologists warn of dangers of pool chemical misuse

By VUMC News and Communications
July 26, 2013

Reducing fatal rhythms after heart attack

Reducing heart muscle response to calcium could decrease the risk of fatal arrhythmias after heart attacks.

By Courtney M. Campbell
July 25, 2013

Award bolsters study of bladder cancer chemo resistance

David DeGraff, Ph.D., has received the 2013 BCAN Young Investigator Award for Bladder Cancer Research.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 25, 2013

Vanderbilt Children’s After-Hours Clinic in Mt. Juliet hits milestone

The Vanderbilt Children’s After-Hours Clinic in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., has treated its 1,000th patient since the doors opened March 25.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 25, 2013

Photo: A visit from The Band Perry

Members of The Band Perry, from left, Neil Perry, Kimberly Perry and Reid Perry, pose with 17-year-old Brendon Hall during a recent visit to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 25, 2013

Pollen counts boost risk of rare drug reaction: study

High pollen counts could trigger angioedema, a rare adverse reaction of Angiotension converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, Vanderbilt University researchers have found.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 24, 2013

Medical Center limited submission opportunity: Burroughs Wellcome Fund

By VUMC News and Communications
July 24, 2013

VU Stroke Center attains new level of certification

The Vanderbilt Stroke and Cerebrovascular Service has received advanced certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, one of only four in Tennessee.
By VUMC News and Communications