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August 9, 2018

Study finds behavioral changes insufficient at preventing early childhood obesity

Young children and their families in poor communities were able to make some achievable and sustainable behavioral changes during the longest and largest obesity prevention intervention ever conducted. But, in the end, the results were insufficient to prevent early childhood obesity.

By Craig Boerner
August 9, 2018

Results show on-site clinics lower school district care costs

Onsite health clinics that provide primary care to teachers and their families can lower a school district’s health care costs, according to a new study that found these outcomes at Vanderbilt’s nurse-managed clinics at Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS).

By Matt Batcheldor
August 9, 2018

Study to explore how rising medication costs impact elderly

As both drug prices and out-of-pocket expense for prescription medications continue to climb, a team of Health Policy experts at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) have received a grant to determine if these factors are causing older Americans enrolled in Medicare Part D for medication coverage to delay or never fill their prescriptions.

By Jill Clendening
August 9, 2018

Kropski, Shoemaker honored by Doris Duke Foundation

Two early-career physician-scientists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are among 18 recipients of 2018 Clinical Scientist Development Awards announced July 31 by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

By Bill Snyder
August 9, 2018

Rising star

Music artist Riley Clemmons, right, visited Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Aug. 3 — which was also the day her self-titled debut album was released. She performed and visited with patients and families in Seacrest Studios.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 9, 2018

VUSM’s Umutesi, Shemwell land Global Health Corps fellowships

Two alumni of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Master of Public Health (MPH) program have been awarded highly competitive fellowships with the Global Health Corps (GHC).

By Bill Snyder
August 9, 2018

Three student-adviser pairs recognized by HHMI

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has awarded 2018 Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study to 45 doctoral student-adviser pairs from across the country. Three are from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
By Kathy Whitney
August 9, 2018

Buerhaus to deliver Aug. 28 VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture

Peter Buerhaus, PhD, an internationally recognized health care economist and workforce expert, will give the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dean’s Diversity Lecture on Tuesday, Aug. 28, noon-1 p.m., in VUSN’s Nursing Annex room 155.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 9, 2018

Junior League generosity

The Junior League of Nashville recently presented a gift of $200,000 to support the Child Life Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 9, 2018

School of Nursing pins record-breaking number of graduates

The largest number of students — 370 — in Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s 108-year history graduated from their academic programs and were celebrated in pinning ceremonies Sunday, Aug. 5, at Langford Auditorium.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 9, 2018

Clinician Champion program aims to boost comfort with eStar

Recently, more than 40 Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) clinicians and support team members gathered for the official kick-off of the eStar Clinician Champion program.
By Madison Agee
August 9, 2018

Radiation Oncology Survivorship Program adds telemedicine care

The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Department of Radiation Oncology is offering survivorship care in Clarksville, Tennessee, via telemedicine to patients after they complete curative treatment.
By Tom Wilemon
August 6, 2018

Vanderbilt Bone and Joint Franklin expands staff, adds pediatric services

Vanderbilt Bone and Joint Franklin has expanded its staff with 20 new providers and added pediatric services.
By Tom Wilemon
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