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February 20, 2013

Last Days of Winter Can be Hard on Eyes; Vanderbilt Ophthalmologist Offers Care Tips

Winter may be slowly giving way to spring, but the remaining cold days of the season can cause plenty of trouble for the eyes—trouble that is largely avoidable, says a Vanderbilt Eye Institute ophthalmologist.

By Jessica Pasley

February 14, 2013

Zeppos urges Congress to prioritize research universities and academic medical centers

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos spent Feb. 12 and 13 in Washington, D.C., meeting with congressional leaders and making the case for federal investments in science and engineering research and education.

By VUMC News and Communications

February 13, 2013

This Valentine’s Day, love is good for the heart, says Vanderbilt cardiologist

Being involved in a healthy, loving relationship is good for the heart, says Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute cardiologist Julie Damp.

By Kathy Whitney

January 31, 2013

Itchy, runny nose may be an allergy – or the weather

As winter continues to take most of the country on a temperature roller coaster ride, many find themselves reaching for pain relievers or other remedies to deal with runny noses and symptoms associated with sinus and allergy problems.

By Craig Boerner

Rep. Harry Brooks, R-Knoxville, meets with Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Beth Fortune at Vanderbilt's 12th annual Day on the Hill Jan. 30 (John Russell/Vanderbilt)

January 30, 2013

Vanderbilt’s statewide impact focus of annual Day on the Hill

Vanderbilt’s 12th annual Day on the Hill highlighted the university and medical center’s contributions to all 95 counties in Tennessee and offered the opportunity for conversations between Vanderbilt officials and state lawmakers.

By VUMC News and Communications

L-r: Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Richard McCarty, Kevin B. Johnson, Celia S. Applegate, David G. Blackbourn, Sergio Fazio, Tony K. Stewart, Haydar A. Frangoul, William O. Cooper, R. Jay Turner, Steven A. Webber, MacRae F. Linton and Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine Jeff Balser. (Vanderbilt University)

January 21, 2013

Endowed chair celebration honors nine Vanderbilt faculty

The extraordinary academic achievements of nine Vanderbilt University endowed chair holders were recognized during a Jan. 17 ceremony at the Student Life Center.