Davidson Archive — Page 29 of 40
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September 16, 2024
DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Amidst the clinical efficiency of a hospital, there’s room for humanity and kindness.’
Keiryn Weiss, BSN, RN, CPN, works in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC. -
September 12, 2024
Chren, inaugural chair of the Department of Dermatology, to step down
She will become a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University in the Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences. -
September 12, 2024
Pedaling for a purpose
The cycling event Clip In 4 the Cure is a way to help raise funds for research initiatives at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. -
September 10, 2024
Department of Pediatrics establishes Dr. Kathryn Edwards Society
In addition to pediatric vaccine evaluation and implementation, the clinical care of patients, and public health advocacy, Edwards has been dedicated to teaching and mentoring many trainees. -
September 9, 2024
High-sensitivity test expected to expedite heart attack diagnosis and treatment
At Vanderbilt University Hospital, there are approximately 75,000 adult emergency department visits a year, and approximately 20% of all ED patients receive a cardiac troponin test as part of their initial evaluation. The new cardiac troponin test is more precise and provides results faster. -
September 9, 2024
Young patients, Nashville Soccer Club score big with Kicks N’ Convos experience
The Jr. Broadcaster for Kicks N’ Convos, a patient-engagement experience that introduces one patient from Monroe Carell to the NSC for behind-the-scenes involvement, interviews with players and opportunities to attend matches. -
September 5, 2024
VUMC reaches new liver transplant milestone
While the surgery was a milestone for the hospital, for the pediatric patient and her family, it represented an answer to many prayers.