Reporter Aug 9 2019 Archive
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August 8, 2019
First day at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
Last week, Tennova Healthcare-Lebanon officially became Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH). -
August 8, 2019
Family’s long history with VUMC leads to cardiology directorship
Steve Riven is making a gift in memory of his father to create the Samuel S. Riven, MD, Directorship in Cardiology at VUMC. -
August 8, 2019
Low-level alcohol use increases miscarriage risk
Women who consume alcohol during pregnancy — even in small amounts — have a 19% greater risk of miscarriage than women who don’t use alcohol. -
August 8, 2019
Undergrad conference explores physician-scientist’s path
Physician-scientists are uniquely positioned to help solve some of the nation’s most formidable health challenges, Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, told college students from across the country last week during a conference hosted by VUMC. -
August 8, 2019
LifeFlight celebrates 35 years of service to the community
Vanderbilt LifeFlight recently celebrated 35 years of service with a night out at the Nashville Sounds. -
August 7, 2019
Psychiatric Hospital debuts new inpatient unit for psychotic disorders
Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital has opened a new inpatient unit focused primarily on patients in the early stage of a psychotic disorder and on patients who need the most comprehensive diagnostic clarity and close monitoring. -
August 7, 2019
Colorectal cancer patients warn against dismissing early symptoms
Younger patients say colorectal cancer is a disease that doesn’t follow age guidelines, so pay attention to early symptoms.