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July 18, 2013

Setting the tone Rick Dreiling’s lasting impression on Children’s Hospital

By VUMC News and Communications
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Vanderbilt University)
July 16, 2013

‘U.S. News’ again ranks VUMC among nation’s elite

“U.S. News & World Report’s” newly released Best Hospitals edition again places Vanderbilt University Medical Center among the best in the nation and shows that VUMC’s specialty programs continue to grow in national prominence.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 14, 2013

AMA awards $1 million to Vanderbilt to help transform medical education

The American Medical Association (AMA) has selected Vanderbilt University School of Medicine to receive a $1 million grant as one of the nation’s 11 top medical schools transforming medical education.

By VUMC News and Communications
Children's Hospital exterior
June 12, 2013

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt named among nation’s best

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is again named among the top pediatric health care hospitals in “U.S. News & World Report” magazine’s annual Best Children’s Hospitals rankings released June 11.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 29, 2013

Diagnostic Management focus of live video chat April 3

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s initiatives in diagnostic management will be highlighted during a live video chat with VUMC experts on Wednesday, April 3.

By VUMC News and Communications
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March 6, 2013

USA Today: Gunshot wounds drive up government health care costs

As advocates and politicians debate gun control issues, economists say gun injuries and deaths have cost billions in court proceedings, insurance costs and hospitalizations. Manish Sethi, assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation, has studied healthcare costs associated with gun violence and is quoted.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 6, 2013

Scientific American: Putting tests to the test

The overuse of many medical tests and interventions wastes money and can actually harm patients, say more than two dozen medical societies. Daniel Barocas, assistant professor of urology, is quoted.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 6, 2013

Message from Vice Chancellor Balser: Federal expense reductions and VUMC

Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Jeff Balser writes about the effects that immediate federal expense reductions, known as sequestration, will have on the mission and services of Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By John Howser
March 5, 2013

Dr. Jeffrey R. Balser: Stop the Sequester

The vital partnership between NIH and Vanderbilt – reproduced at universities all around the country – supports thousands of brilliant minds from all around the world. Sequestration will discourage a generation of young people from even considering a career in research.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 11, 2013

A Life Changed: A Vanderbilt nurse recounts the tragic night that would change her life forever

By VUMC News and Communications
January 16, 2013

West Tennessee Healthcare, VUMC announce affiliation agreement

Leaders with West Tennessee Healthcare and Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced Jan. 15 an affiliation agreement that will expand the scope of health care services in West Tennessee Healthcare’s service area.
By Wayne Wood
December 14, 2012

VUSN lecture: Bredesen on health reform Jan. 14

By VUMC News and Communications
December 14, 2012

Talking to children about the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary

By VUMC News and Communications