VUMC News and Communications

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.

By VUMC News and Communications
Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D.
November 7, 2013

Rounds: A message from the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

Oftentimes, holding firm to core principles and values anchors us and assures long-term success during periods of rapid change.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 7, 2013

Breast SPORE lands NCI renewal

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s Breast Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) has been awarded a third round of funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

By VUMC News and Communications
November 7, 2013

Photo: Steeplechase support

Steeplechase representatives recently presented the funds raised during this year’s Iroquois Steeplechase to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 7, 2013

Miles and Music for Kids event rides to new record

The 8th Annual Dierks Bentley’s “Miles and Music for Kids” event was held on Sunday, Nov. 3, and raised a record $307,000 to support the Dierks Bentley Miles and Music Foundation for Pediatric Palliative Care Fund at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 6, 2013

Tim McGraw video filmed at VUMC wins multiple CMA Awards

The video for “Highway Don’t Care” by Tim McGraw, which was partially filmed at VUMC and includes several Vanderbilt staff, has received the CMA awards for Video of the Year and Musical Event of the Year.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 6, 2013

Tim McGraw video filmed at VUMC wins multiple CMA Awards

By VUMC News and Communications
November 4, 2013

Nominate a faculty or staff member for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award

By VUMC News and Communications
October 31, 2013

Photo: The power of music

Country music group Rascal Flatts visited the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Wednesday for a special Halloween performance for patients and their families, and afterward visited with patients in their rooms.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 31, 2013

Surprising find displays parking valet’s integrity

Vanderbilt University Medical Center valet parking attendant Derege Degene was on a normal run to the garage when he spotted an envelope on the Medical Center Drive sidewalk. He could tell there was something inside and took a peek.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 31, 2013

Whetsell helps Nashville Opera production’s medical accuracy

Two of Nashville biggest industries — music and health care — come together in the Nashville Opera’s upcoming production of “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat,” based on a medical case study from the book of the same name by the popular author and neurologist Oliver Sacks.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 31, 2013

Regional emergency exercise set for Nov. 7

The 2013 Regional Hospitals Fall Severe Weather Exercise is taking place on Thursday, Nov. 7, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center will be one of several area hospitals and federal, state and local agencies participating.
By VUMC News and Communications
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