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November 14, 2013

Aronoff to lead Division of Infectious Diseases

David Aronoff, M.D., has been named the new director of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Division of Infectious Diseases.

By Jessica Pasley
November 14, 2013

Heart Institute studying absorbable coronary stent

Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute is participating in a clinical trial to evaluate a medical device for the treatment of coronary artery disease.

By Kathy Whitney
November 14, 2013

Vanderbilt, Leipzig research collaboration sees strong results

During the past two weeks, the fifth international symposium between Leipzig and Vanderbilt universities was held on the Vanderbilt campus, as seven Leipzig faculty members presented a series of chemical biology-related lectures.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 14, 2013

Photo: NorthCrest clinic debut

Officials with NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield and Vanderbilt celebrate the opening of the new Vanderbilt Center for Women’s Health at NorthCrest. Patients can call 343-5700 to schedule appointments at the integrative clinic.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 14, 2013

Diabetes Center to celebrate major milestones

The Vanderbilt Diabetes Center is celebrating two significant milestones this month.

By Bill Snyder
November 14, 2013

Aaronson named medical director of Spine Center

Oran Aaronson, M.D., associate professor of Neurological Surgery, has been named medical director of the Vanderbilt Spine Center.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 14, 2013

National Cancer Institute director set for Discovery Lecture

The director of the National Cancer Institute, Harold Varmus, M.D., will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 21. His lecture, “New Directions in Cancer Research,” will begin at 4 p.m. in 208 Light Hall.
By Leigh MacMillan
November 14, 2013

Photo: Military perspective

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. (retired) Kimberly Siniscalchi addressed a packed audience at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing this week, in honor of Veteran’s Day.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 14, 2013

Tennessee Hospital Association honors three from VUMC

Three members of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center community were among 19 individuals and organizations honored at the 75th annual meeting of the Tennessee Hospital Association, held recently in Nashville at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center.
By Paul Govern
November 14, 2013

Initiative promotes patient awareness of ACA options

On Jan. 1, 2014, hundreds of thousands of Tennesseans will become eligible for federally subsidized health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Vanderbilt University Medical Center is launching a campaign to increase patient awareness about the ACA and help patients enroll in subsidized insurance plans.
By Paul Govern
November 14, 2013

Vision research group names VU graduate student to its board

Vanderbilt graduate student Megan Capozzi has been named the Member-In-Training Board of Trustee to the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).
By Jessica Pasley
November 14, 2013

Photo: Emergency preparedness

VUMC was one of several area hospitals and federal, state and local agencies participating in in last week’s 2013 Regional Hospitals Fall Severe Weather Exercise.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 14, 2013

Family’s support enhances cancer research training

John F. Brock III, chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises, his wife, Mary, and their three children have established an endowment to support an oncology fellowship at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. The Brock Family Fellowship will provide financial assistance long into the future for young physicians, postdoctoral students and medical investigators who are furthering their training in cancer research.
By VUMC News and Communications
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