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October 22, 2015

VUMC debuts dedicated tobacco treatment service

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is one of only a few academic medical centers in the country with a dedicated hospital-wide tobacco treatment service.

By Jessica Pasley
October 21, 2015

Vanderbilt first in Tennessee to implant novel heart support device

By Kathy Whitney
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
concept illustration of knee with pain radiating from it
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

VUMC poised to transform health care in region

Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., started his annual State of the Medical Center Address last Thursday by affirming that many who work at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) feel “called to do so,” often compelled by life-shaping experiences.
By Bill Snyder
October 8, 2015

Open Enrollment offers chance to make crucial benefit decisions

Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity for Vanderbilt employees to update or choose the benefit options that best meet your and your family’s needs. Mark your calendars for Oct. 14-30 so you’re ready to enroll for 2016 Open Enrollment.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 8, 2015

‘Boot Camp’ gives chance to hone critical care skills

More than 250 critical care nurse practitioners and physician assistants from 41 states gathered at Vanderbilt recently for the fourth annual ACNP/PA Critical Care Boot Camp.
By Matt Batcheldor
October 6, 2015

Flu vaccine helps reduce hospitalizations due to influenza pneumonia: study

More than half of hospitalizations due to influenza pneumonia could be prevented by influenza vaccination, according to a study led by investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
By Paul Govern
October 1, 2015

Many hands help make wedding dream come true

Their wedding date was just weeks away when Caleb Hanby and his fiancée Bethany Davidson rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center last Thursday.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 1, 2015

New digital tools set to enhance patient experience at VUMC

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is introducing a host of customer-focused digital tools to increase access and help patients better manage their health.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 30, 2015

Reduced-nicotine cigarettes decreased dependence and frequency of smoking: NEJM study

Reduced-nicotine cigarettes were beneficial in reducing nicotine exposure and dependence, and also the number of cigarettes smoked per day, when compared with standard-nicotine cigarettes in a six-week study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
By Craig Boerner
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