Reporter Aug 2 2019 Archive — Page 1 of 1

August 1, 2019

Vanderbilt University Medical Center completes acquisition of Tennova Healthcare-Lebanon

VUMC announced completion of the acquisition of Tennova Healthcare-Lebanon, a two-campus facility licensed for 245 beds, from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS). Wilson County’s only hospital will now be called Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.

By John Howser
August 1, 2019

VUMC performs its first transplant using rehabilitated lungs

For the first time at Vanderbilt, doctors have performed a transplantation with donated lungs that were rehabilitated using a procedure called ex vivo lung perfusion.

By Matt Batcheldor
August 1, 2019

New program expands options for prescribing investigational therapies

A new group called Access to Investigational Medicine is assisting clinicians who want to seek compassionate use of investigational therapies for their patients.

By Jessica Pasley
August 1, 2019

Case named Chief Compliance Officer for VUMC

Edward (Ted) Case, JD, has been named Chief Compliance Officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Kelsey Herbers
August 1, 2019

Shu, Zheng receive Vietnam’s top honor for foreign scientists

The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has awarded two Vanderbilt epidemiologists the Memorabilia Medal “For the People’s Health” in appreciation for their contributions in helping the nation establish a population-based research program for cancer, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.

By Tom Wilemon
August 1, 2019

Grant bolsters research on myelodysplastic syndromes

Michael Savona, MD, has received a competitive grant to develop therapies for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes.

By Tom Wilemon