June 4, 2003

VICC offers new light therapy for esophageal, lung cancers

The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is now offering a technique that uses a light-activated drug to help restore the ability to swallow in patients whose esophagus is blocked by cancer.

By Vanderbilt Health News

May 30, 2003

VUMC receives top international ranking for heart transplant trial

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been ranked No. 3 worldwide in enrollment for an international trial testing the efficacy of a new immunosuppressant drug for use in heart transplant patients.

By Vanderbilt Health News

May 19, 2003

Plans for new Children’s Hospital to highlight kickoff event for Eve of Janus Ball

Plans for the Monroe Carell Children’s Hospital will highlight a kickoff event for the Eve of Janus Ball on Sunday, June 1, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., in the lobby of the Frances Williams Preston Building on the Vanderbilt campus.

By Vanderbilt Health News

April 2, 2003

Vanderbilt-Ingram begins enrolling current, former smokers in National Lung Cancer Screening Trial

Current and former smokers are needed for a new study to determine if screening people with either spiral computerized tomography (CT) or chest X-ray before they have symptoms can reduce deaths from lung cancer.

By Vanderbilt Health News

February 12, 2003

Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital teams up with PatchWorx as part of a new online community for kids

Children can now use their bedside computers to join a new online community that fosters an environment where children can speak openly and honestly with peers about their illnesses and to provide encouragement to each other.

By Vanderbilt Health News

February 10, 2003

New nurse-managed community-based care clinic opening

Vanderbilt School of Nursing’s Faculty Practice Network (VNFPN) is opening the doors on a new nurse-managed, community-based clinic this week.

By Vanderbilt Health News