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October 15, 2015

Photo: Kennedy Center celebration

U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, fourth from left, recently met with Vanderbilt Kennedy Center leadership and Next Steps at Vanderbilt students to celebrate VKC’s 50th anniversary.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 15, 2015

Radiation Oncology’s Chakravarthy named ASTRO fellow

A. Bapsi Chakravarthy, M.D., professor and residency director of Radiation Oncology, has been named a fellow of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). She is one of 17 ASTRO members named to the 2015 class of Fellows.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 15, 2015

VUMC set to host inaugural Global Cardio-Oncology Summit

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is hosting the first Global Cardio-Oncology Summit on Oct. 15-16, at the Hilton Nashville. The summit models a leading edge, interdisciplinary approach to cardio-oncology.

By Kathy Whitney
October 15, 2015

Boo to the Flu to scare up vaccinations Oct. 28

Vanderbilt’s Boo to the Flu vaccination event will be held Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sarratt Cinema.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 15, 2015

Photo: Discovery Lecture

Ingeborg Hochmair, Ph.D., co-creator of the world’s first microelectronic multi-channel cochlear implant, discussed her pioneering work and future challenges for engineering and research during her recent Flexner Discovery Lecture.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 15, 2015

Tennessee Hospital Association honors three

The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) honored Vanderbilt faculty and staff members as well as a volunteer at the group’s annual meeting in Nashville recently.

By Matt Batcheldor
October 15, 2015

Photo: Home Care Services anniversary

Vanderbilt Home Care Services recently celebrated 30 years of helping patients to receive care in their own home environments.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 15, 2015

Radiology’s Block relishes clinical, operational roles

Jake Block, M.D., associate professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, is one of those people who likes to stay busy.
By Doug Campbell
October 15, 2015

VUSM seeks to spur medical innovation

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is accepting applicants into a novel program aimed at students seeking to transform health and health care through medical innovation.
By Jessica Pasley
October 15, 2015

Joint injections speed knee replacement recovery: study

Another non-opioid option besides nerve blocks works better for patients recovering from knee replacement surgery, according to a study by Andrew Shinar, M.D., associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation.
By Tom Wilemon
October 15, 2015

New Physical Therapy residency programs debut

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has launched specialized Physical Therapy (PT) residency programs in Orthopaedics (Sports) and Pediatrics in addition to an existing Neurological program, making Vanderbilt one of a handful of hospital systems in the country to offer three or more physical therapy residencies.
By Matt Batcheldor
October 8, 2015

New faculty: Deonni Stolldorf studies the effectiveness of nursing innovations

Deonni Stolldorf’s research focuses on determining how innovations in health care can be sustained to enhance organizational performance related to patient safety and the quality and effectiveness of care.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 8, 2015

Fundraiser for head and neck cancer patients slated for Oct. 16

The second annual Courage Unmasked event to raise awareness about head and neck cancer will be held Friday, Oct. 16, 6 – 9 p.m., at the Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt.
By VUMC News and Communications
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