emergency department

August 25, 2016

VPH unit enhances emergency psychiatric services for patients

The Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital (VPH) has opened a Psychiatric Assessment Service (PAS), combining two existing services into one secure location — a win for patients being cared for at VPH and their families.

By Nancy Humphrey
June 9, 2016

Uninsured heart attack patients more likely to be transferred to another facility: study

A new study finds that uninsured heart attack patients are more likely to be transferred.

By Kathy Whitney
May 21, 2015

Study seeks to bolster outcomes for acute heart failure patients

With support from a three-year, $2 million research grant from Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the American Heart Association are teaming up to study heart failure care in the Emergency Department.

By Kathy Whitney
December 30, 2014

Vanderbilt emergency physician offers tips for a safe New Year’s celebration

By Wayne Wood
June 12, 2014

Powers helped launch ‘Nighthawk’ imaging service

Vanderbilt’s Thomas Powers, M.D., has learned to see exceptionally well in the dark.

By Doug Campbell
November 6, 2013

Tim McGraw video filmed at VUMC wins multiple CMA Awards

By VUMC News and Communications
October 24, 2013

New process for patient handovers from ED to units

Beginning Oct. 29, Vanderbilt University Hospital will use a new process for patient handovers between nurses in the adult Emergency Department and nurses on inpatient units.
By Paul Govern
July 1, 2013

Vanderbilt specialists urge caution with Fourth of July fireworks

By Craig Boerner
May 24, 2013

Preventable injuries filled Vanderbilt University Hospital last Memorial Day; Doctors urge safety on upcoming holiday

By VUMC News and Communications
May 9, 2013

Vanderbilt, country superstar Tim McGraw share important message regarding dangers of distracted driving

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is raising awareness of the dangers associated with distracted driving through the newly released video for “Highway Don’t Care,” performed by Tim McGraw and featuring Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 6, 2013

Slovis, Washington speak on behalf of VUPD at Legislative Plaza

Police Chief August Washington and Corey Slovis, chairman of emergency medicine, headed to Legislative Plaza to voice opposition to a bill in the Tennessee State Legislature that threatens the ability of the Vanderbilt Police Department to protect the campus.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 29, 2012

Late ED nurse’s book celebrates cultural diversity

It was, everyone agreed, a horrific end to a beautiful life.
By Wayne Wood