Reporter June 10 2016

June 9, 2016

Annual CMN Hospitals Telethon celebrates more than $2.7 million in gifts

The annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Telethon raised a recording-breaking amount to benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Christina Echegaray
June 9, 2016

Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital and Clinics Launches Video Contest; Deadline Friday, June 10

VUH and Clinics is launching its first video contest.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 9, 2016

Hasty selected to participate in academic medicine program for women

Alyssa Hasty, Ph.D., a Vanderbilt obesity researcher, has been selected to participate in the 22nd class of the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program for Women.

By Bill Snyder
June 9, 2016

VUMC ophthalmologist urges eye protection from the bright summer sunshine

When it comes to sun safety, most people are quick to grab a hat and lather on sunscreen. Doctors at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute want consumers to be on the lookout for another protective measure – sunglasses.

By Jessica Pasley
June 9, 2016

VUMC Lung Cancer Screening Center earns recognition

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 9, 2016

VUMC interpreter receives honor from international association

For the first time ever a Vanderbilt University Medical Center interpreter was named Interpreter of the Year by the International Medical Interpreters Association.

By Jessica Pasley
June 9, 2016

Children’s Hospital physicians honored by Tennessee pediatrics society

The Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has awarded top accolades to two physicians at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for their commitment to children, families and the practice of pediatrics.
By Christina Echegaray
June 9, 2016

VUMC provides ‘Elite-Plus’ stroke response

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s rapid response in treating stroke patients has received the American Stroke Association’s Honor Roll-Elite Plus recognition.
By Tom Wilemon
June 9, 2016

Get Fit Franklin

By VUMC News and Communications
June 9, 2016

Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital and Clinics CEO Mitch Edgeworth to give annual update

Mitch Edgeworth and his senior team will host the Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital and Clinics first “road show” called Catalyst for Change on Friday, June 17.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 9, 2016

Landmark report urges caution before releasing gene drive-modified organisms

A new report released this week raises questions about “gene drives,” a biological process that can profoundly and rapidly alter the characteristics of entire species.
By Bill Snyder
June 9, 2016

Strategic planning, career development ahead: Brown

Nancy Brown, M.D., chair of the Department of Medicine, ticked off a wealth of accomplishments for the 2016 academic year at the recent State of the Department of Medicine Address
By Jill Clendening
June 9, 2016

Martina McBride Visit

By VUMC News and Communications
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