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Close-up of an older adult’s eye, showing a small circular implant visible in the iris area.
October 2, 2014

Regenerative visual neuroscience effort launched

Vanderbilt University has launched a regenerative visual neuroscience initiative to develop new ways of treating — and restoring sight to — people who have been blinded by glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and eye injuries.

By Bill Snyder
Vanderbilt graduate student Patrice Wagner gets her flu shot at Flulapalooza on Oct. 1. (Joe Howell/Vanderbilt)
October 2, 2014

Flulapalooza 2014

Graduate student Patrice Wagner receives her flu shot at Wednesday’s Flulapalooza mass vaccination event.

By Vanderbilt Health News
An instructor in a red Vanderbilt shirt guides students practicing chest compressions on CPR mannequins at tables, while other participants practice in the background.
October 2, 2014

VHVI screening brings heart care to young athletes

Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute (VHVI) recently hosted a cardiovascular health screening for participants in a nonprofit organization called the Enplay Foundation, for middle and high school athletes and their adult family members.

By Kathy Whitney
Stethoscope resting on a computer keyboard in blue lighting.
October 2, 2014

New system helps physicians manage CME requirements

The Division of Continuing Medical Education (CME), in collaboration with Education Informatics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Health Informatics Technologies and Services, will soon begin rolling out a new online CME system that will track physician attendance and credits for grand rounds, case conferences, tumor boards and other regularly scheduled series (RSS) certified for CME credit.

By Jessica Pasley
Jeff Balser speaks onstage in a suit and tie, raising one hand beside a large projected map or diagram.
September 25, 2014

VUMC well positioned to move forward: Balser

By Bill Snyder
Three people pose together in a clinic hallway: a woman in a white medical coat, a woman in a patterned sleeveless top, and a man in a blue shirt and tie.
September 25, 2014

Student-run Shade Tree Clinic debuts ophthalmology service

When the Shade Tree Clinic first opened its doors in 2005 the patients received primary care services in the compact space of a cramped doublewide trailer.

By Jessica Pasley