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August 16, 2016

Making an impact

By Wayne Wood
August 15, 2016

Live from Seacrest Studios

By Wayne Wood
Kennedy Center exterior
August 11, 2016

VKC Science Day set for Sept. 19; registration now open

The annual Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Science Day is Monday, Sept. 19, and registration to attend is now open on the VKC website.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 11, 2016

School of Nursing dean emerita named ‘living legend’

Colleen Conway-Welch, dean emerita of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, has been named a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing, one of nursing’s most distinguished and prestigious professional organizations.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 5, 2016

My Southern Health: How to handle food allergies at school

For children just diagnosed with serious food allergies, navigating class parties or school lunches may seem impossible. Stacy Dorris, assistant professor of pediatrics, offers tips on how to proactively manage food allergies at school.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 3, 2016

My Southern Health: How to lighten the load with children’s backpacks

As children head back to school in Middle Tennessee, Gregory Mencio, the Neil E. Green, M.D. Chair in Pediatric Orthopaedics, provides some important tips parents should know about backpack safety and injury prevention.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 3, 2016

VUSN honors near-record number of students during pinning ceremonies

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recognized 360 students—one of the largest classes in its history—during pinning ceremonies July 31 at Vanderbilt’s Langford Auditorium.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 1, 2016

My Southern Health: Make sure to include these 5 things in your birth plan

Be ready to be flexible, but make sure your birth plan outlines your desires for the big day, says Bethany Sanders, instructor of clinical nursing.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 25, 2016

Free colon cancer awareness event is Aug. 5

For some people, cancer—especially colon cancer—is a persistent and potentially deadly visitor affecting family members from one generation to the next. Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, in partnership with the Colon Cancer Alliance, is hosting a free seminar to educate the public about risk factors associated with the disease.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 25, 2016

When a child is sick, siblings need care too

Serious health conditions affect the entire family, says Vanderbilt child life specialist Katie Beard. When a child is sick, here’s how to help brothers and sisters cope.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 11, 2016

Robert Vantrease, artist and 64-year employee of VUMC, dies at 89

Robert “Bobby” Vantrease, an award-winning artist who retired in 2013 after 64 years at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, died July 7. He was 89.
By Wayne Wood
July 7, 2016

My Southern Health: Flu shots will replace ineffective spray vaccines

Take note—shots may be the only recommended vaccine option next flu season.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 7, 2016

VUMC chosen for leadership role in NIH Precision Medicine Initiative Cohort Program

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been chosen by the National Institutes of Health to be a leader in a landmark study of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors affecting the health of a million or more people. The NIH will provide $71.6 million over five years to VUMC, making this the largest research grant the Medical Center has ever received from any source.
By Bill Snyder
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