Vanderbilt University Hospital Archive — Page 16 of 21

Portrait of Molly Knostman wearing a magenta top in front of shelves stocked with yellow pharmacy storage bins.
March 10, 2020

Twice as nice: Molly Knostman, previously recognized with a Credo Award, honored again for leadership of the adult pharmacy.

She has built a reputation for volunteering for complex tasks, not because they are part of her job description but because of her passion for innovation and patient care.

An initiative at VUMC is helping patients recover more quickly from major surgery, leave the hospital earlier and have fewer side effects from their pain management.
February 13, 2020

VUAH applies new approach for patient recovery after surgery

An initiative at VUMC is helping patients recover more quickly from major surgery, leave the hospital earlier and have fewer side effects from their pain management.

Chris Turner stands with his arms crossed on a glass-enclosed walkway, with urban buildings visible behind him.
January 16, 2020

Chris Turner wants to help patients recover and smile, even if that means sharing stories about the time he dressed up as The Incredible Hulk

“I love putting smiles on people’s faces when they don’t have a lot to smile about.”

Portrait of Roger Dmochowski, MD, MMHC, wearing a tan jacket, white shirt, and tie against a brown background.
January 14, 2020

Dmochowski named Interim Vice President for Perioperative Services

Roger Dmochowski, MD, MMHC, has been named Interim Vice President for Perioperative Services for Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a black blazer over a white collared shirt against a gray background.
January 9, 2020

Michigan Medicine’s Dwyer named new President of Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital

Shon Dwyer, MBA, RN, executive director of Michigan Medicine’s (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor) University Hospital and Frankel Cardiovascular Center, has been named the new president of Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital (VUAH).

December 12, 2019

New training materials help clinicians stay opioid compliant

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, through the offices of its Opioid Oversight Executive Committee, is offering its employees an online tutorial, Opioid Laws — Prescribing at VUMC