Reporter dec 14 2012

December 21, 2012

Award winners embody culture of service excellence

By Paul Govern
December 13, 2012

Study finds obesity increases time in OR for lung surgery

A new study led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators found that obese patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer spent more time in the operating room, adding to the nation’s health care bill.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 13, 2012

Novel gene linked to familial atrial fibrillation

A rare genetic variant that occurs more commonly in families of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) may be a key to better understanding this common and potentially life threatening condition, Vanderbilt University researchers reported this week.

By Bill Snyder
December 13, 2012

Hood takes role as associate chief medical officer for VMG

Cardiologist Rob Hood, M.D., assistant professor of Medicine and assistant chief medical officer for the clinics at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks, has been named associate chief medical officer for Vanderbilt Medical Group.

By Paul Govern
(Vanderbilt University)
December 13, 2012

Flu shot key to keeping yourself, your family, your patients safe

As the number of influenza cases increases throughout Middle Tennessee, the Department of Infection Control and Prevention and the Occupational Health Clinic (OHC) are urging all faculty and staff to get an influenza vaccination.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 13, 2012

Photo: VUSN Pinning Ceremony

The School of Nursing held its December Pinning Ceremony last week at Benton Chapel to celebrate the completion of specialty coursework for more than 20 students.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 13, 2012

International meet focuses on latest concussion research

Vanderbilt University Medical Center was well represented in Zurich, Switzerland, at the fourth International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport, which assembled the world’s leading concussion medical experts and athletic governing bodies to discuss concussion care and policy.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 13, 2012

Reimschisel to lead Vanderbilt LEND Training Program

Tyler Reimschisel, M.D., has been named director of the Vanderbilt LEND Training Program, effective Jan. 1, 2013. He is succeeding current LEND director Terri Urbano, Ph.D., MPH, R.N., professor of Clinical Pediatrics, who is retiring.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 13, 2012

Photo: Flexner Discovery Lecture

Lynne Maquat, Ph.D., of the University of Rochester, spoke about mRNA decay and disease during her recent Flexner Discovery Lecture.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 13, 2012

Photo: In good hands

The Allstate Foundation presented a check for $72,400 to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Tuesday to support “Be in the Zone,” the hospital’s teen motor vehicle safety program.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 13, 2012

Nominations sought for 2013 faculty teaching, research awards

Nominations are being sought for the 2013 VUMC Academic Enterprise Faculty Awards in Teaching (School of Medicine) and Research (School of Medicine and School of Nursing).
By Bill Snyder
December 13, 2012

Photo: Discussing Parkinson’s research

Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., left, discusses Vanderbilt’s drug discovery program during a congressional briefing Nov. 29 in Washington, D.C.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 13, 2012

Patients, families at heart of new ‘Promise’ campaign

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is taking its commitment to a patient-centered experience to a new level through the Vanderbilt Patient and Family Promise, a six-point commitment statement being rolled out publicly in February.
By Nancy Humphrey
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