Wayne Wood

July 24, 2024

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July 23, 2024

Is forgetting names an early sign of dementia? Can hot weather affect mental health? What’s the best way to fight armpit odor? Plus other news stories with VUMC sources.

July 23, 2024

Phishing, vishing, and smishing? Understanding the latest phone scams, including AI-generated voices

Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics to exploit information systems and personal data.

July 22, 2024

VUMC Pets of the Day: Cinnamon and Angel-Baby

July 19, 2024

Artists wanted for Gifts from Friends holiday collection art contest; deadline is July 31

Know a child or teen who loves art and would like to support patients and families at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt?
July 18, 2024

VUMC Pets of the Day: Duke and Bella

July 17, 2024

How can you avoid the summer COVID surge? Is it OK to eat sushi while pregnant? Is “dry drowning” a thing? Plus other news stories with VUMC sources

July 17, 2024

Rischelle Jenkins provides the steady center of Biomedical Informatics

Over her two decades in the department, Jenkins has worked alongside the program’s educational leadership, managing student recruitment and enrollment, organizing critical data for DBMI’s National Library of Medicine grant, budgeting, overseeing weekly informatics seminars and planning social activities for students.
By Mia Garchitorena-Scancarelli
July 15, 2024

VUMC Pets of the Day: Raj and Benny

July 14, 2024

VUMC employees asked to take steps to limit power use during this week’s heat wave

“There are some simple steps that we all can take that can help as we go through this especially hot period, and for the rest of the summer.”
By Wayne Wood
July 11, 2024

VUMC Pets of the Day: Maxx and Sassy

July 11, 2024

Updating your password creates a safer, more secure Medical Center

There are two critical aspects of security: password hygiene and the prevention of credential stuffing attacks.  
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