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August 8, 2011

Take precautions against back-to-school pedestrian injuries

It’s back-to-school time, and safety experts at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are offering safety tips for children and their parents to help prevent pedestrian injuries, which often increase as the school year begins.

By VUMC News and Communications
July 26, 2011

VUPD opens new communications command center

The new 24-7 communications office will be available for emergency walk-up day or night.

By VUMC News and Communications
July 19, 2011

VUMC No. 14 in U.S. News and World Report ‘Honor Roll’

By VUMC News and Communications
July 18, 2011

Clinic offers one-stop approach for ALS patients

By VUMC News and Communications
July 14, 2011

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urges parents to guard against extreme heat

With indexes as high as 110 degrees this week in Middle Tennessee, doctors at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are asking parents to remain vigilant against hyperthermia and other heat-related illnesses.

By VUMC News and Communications
July 7, 2011

New program supports children with brain injuries

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has helped launch a new program to support children diagnosed with traumatic brain injury after they leave the hospital.

By VUMC News and Communications
July 4, 2011

LifeFlight changes helmets to mirror Vanderbilt football

By VUMC News and Communications
June 30, 2011

Dollar General gives more than $1 million to expansion project at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is recognizing Dollar General Corporation for giving more than $1 million to Children’s Hospital’s 33-bed, 30,000-square-foot addition that is currently under construction.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 30, 2011

Vanderbilt doctors urge caution with July Fourth fireworks

While nothing says Fourth of July quite like fireworks, doctors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center urge caution and suggest always leaving these displays to the experts.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 27, 2011

Zeppos, Balser meet with congressional leaders

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Jeff Balser traveled to the nation’s capital June 22 and 23 to meet with Tennessee congressional leaders, Vanderbilt alumni and others to discuss Vanderbilt’s health care, research and educational priorities and their role in the federal agenda.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 23, 2011

New VUMC website designed with patients, caregivers in mind

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s website for patients, caregivers and the public – VanderbiltHealth.com – has undergone its first major redesign since the site launched in 2007.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 21, 2011

Employees’ artwork sought for contest and exhibit

Registration is free, and there are cash prizes involved.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 21, 2011

Au Bon Pain opens at Medical Center Plaza

Vanderbilt's newest dining option is now open.
By VUMC News and Communications