VUMC News and Communications, Author at 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 VUMC News and Communications

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 VUMC News and Communications

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.