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October 18, 2022

VUMC implants first patient in NAUTILUS study for treatment of idiopathic generalized epilepsy

A Vanderbilt patient with idiopathic generalized epilepsy is now the first to receive neuromodular stimulation of the brain to see if it can help with seizures.

By Craig Boerner
October 17, 2022

Three Vanderbilt faculty elected to the National Academy of Medicine

Three Vanderbilt University faculty members have been elected this year to membership in the National Academy of Medicine, a prestigious, non-governmental organization that advises the nation and the world on important aspects of medical science, health care and public health.

By Bill Snyder and Kiya Gaskin
October 15, 2022

Churchwell named a ‘Top Diversity’ leader by Modern Healthcare

Vanderbilt’s André Churchwell, MD, is recognized as a national diversity leader by Modern Healthcare.

By Holly Fletcher
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October 14, 2022

Addition to pancreatic image bank expected to help advance diabetes research worldwide

An image bank of samples of the pancreas from children who developed diabetes shortly before death has gone live at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, with the aim to advance global medical research in the diabetes field.

By Jill Clendening
The 15-level, 470,000-square-foot Link Building expansion of Vanderbilt University Hospital will provide additional adult inpatient beds, operating rooms, clinics and office space. (rendering courtesy of Blair, Mui + Dowd)
October 14, 2022

Changes to Central Garage begin this week

Starting the week of Oct. 17, the Central Parking Garage will slightly reduce the number of available parking spaces.

By VUMC News and Communications
Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Palliative Care Unit staff recently celebrated a decade of providing care to individuals facing severe illness or injury on the dedicated unit in the Round Wing of Medical Center North.
October 13, 2022

Palliative Care Unit celebrates a decade of providing patient- and family-centered care

Vanderbilt’s Palliative Care Unit is celebrating 10 years to patients and families.

By Jill Clendening
October 13, 2022

Jahangir shares COVID lessons at Reunion Weekend

By Bill Snyder
October 13, 2022

Cardiologist Brown finds inspiration through music

Vanderbilt's Suzanne Brown Sacks, MD, is both a transplant cardiologist and an accomplished singer/songwriter.
By Matt Batcheldor
October 13, 2022

Study to search EHR for undiagnosed genetic diseases

A team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center will explore computational solutions to help address the problem of missed or delayed diagnosis for patients with rare genetic diseases.
By Paul Govern
October 13, 2022

VUH adopts enhanced recovery for sarcoma surgery

Vanderbilt's latest enhanced recovery after surgery clinical pathway was launched last month for adult patients receiving surgery to remove extremity soft tissue sarcomas, which are cancerous tumors that can arise in muscles, tendons, fat, blood vessels and other connective tissue.
By Paul Govern
October 13, 2022

Horst takes on new roles in advancing digital health

Sara Horst, MD, MPH, has been named associate vice chair for Digital Health Operations for Vanderbilt's Department of Medicine and assistant chief for Clinical Informatics for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.
By Leigh MacMillan
October 13, 2022

Embí elected to TN HIMSS board of directors

Vanderbilt's Peter Embí, MD, MS, has been elected to the Tennessee Chapter of Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (TN HIMSS) board of directors.
By Mia Garchitorena-Scancarelli
October 13, 2022

VUMC’s Dewey receives two health care inspiration awards

Vanderbilt's Charlene Dewey, MD, MEd, MACP, professor of Medical Education and Administration and director of the Center for Professional Health, recently received two inspiration awards for Women in Medicine month.
By Kathy Whitney
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