Reporter Archive — Page 583 of 662
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August 29, 2013
Morris at heart of Trauma Center’s evolution
On Aug. 4, John Morris, M.D., Vanderbilt’s first director of the Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, took call in the Trauma Unit for the last time, after dedicating nearly 30 years to trauma service at Vanderbilt. -
August 29, 2013
Gathering highlights proposed E2E changes
As part of the Evolve to Excel (E2E) operational change initiative, senior leadership from across Vanderbilt University Medical Center gathered last week for an intensive, daylong session to carefully evaluate proposals for operational change brought forth from throughout the organization. -
August 29, 2013
Breast Center earns NAPBC accreditation
As part of a rigorous evaluation and quality compliance program from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), the Vanderbilt Breast Center has been awarded a three-year full accreditation. -
August 29, 2013
Shortage forces suspension of routine tuberculosis testing
Due to a national shortage of the tuberculosis (TB) test solution Tubersol, Occupational Health will temporarily suspend routine annual skin tests, effective Sept. 1, said Patricia Kinman, MSN, FNP-BC, manager of the Vanderbilt Occupational Health Clinic -
August 29, 2013
VU lands healthy employer award
Vanderbilt has again been named the winner of The Nashville Business Journal’s Healthiest Employers Award for the 500+ Employees Group. -
August 28, 2013
Probing intestinal immune cell roles
A new in vitro system will allow investigators to explore how immune system T cells develop specialized functions. -
August 27, 2013
Study examines problem physician behaviors
A study of 381 non-Vanderbilt physicians referred to the Vanderbilt Comprehensive Assessment Program (VCAP) in the Department of Psychiatry has shown that those referred for mental health, substance abuse and improper sexual boundary issues are less likely to receive a fit for duty recommendation than those referred for disruptive behavior.