Reporter Oct 6 2017

October 5, 2017

Telemedicine initiative to serve Kentucky schools

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration for both parties, schools in Allen County, Kentucky, are joining with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt so sick children can receive a more comprehensive array of health care services while attending school through virtual visits with Vanderbilt clinicians.

By John Howser
October 5, 2017

It’s all about the patient for surgical oncologist Solórzano

Surgical oncologist Carmen Solórzano, M.D., senses she has a reputation for being tough on residents. It doesn’t bother her.

By Kathy Whitney
October 5, 2017

Ideas abound for fulfulling Patient and Family Promise

Beginning this week, the first of a series of six messages is being distributed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) employees highlighting ways to best fulfill the Vanderbilt Patient and Family Promise, a guiding principle that was created by patients and providers and adopted at VUMC in 2013.

By Jill Clendening
October 5, 2017

Major international study testing therapy to prevent spread of HIV

Nine more volunteers are needed to complete a study at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) that could lead to a way to prevent the spread of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).

By Bill Snyder
October 5, 2017

Vision conference brings together research groups from across the Southeast

The Vanderbilt Eye Institute (VEI) recently hosted the Southeastern Vision Conference to celebrate and share excellence in vision science.

By Jessica Pasley
October 5, 2017

2017 Greater Nashville Heart Walk takes place Oct. 14

The 2017 Greater Nashville Heart Walk hits the Vanderbilt campus on Saturday, Oct. 14.

By Jessica Pasley
October 5, 2017

Mayor to speak at Center for Addiction Research science day

Nashville Mayor Megan Barry will speak during a “science day,” Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Belcourt Theatre hosted by the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research (VCAR).
By Bill Snyder
October 5, 2017

Open Enrollment for 2018 benefits now open; ends Oct. 20

Open Enrollment for 2018 benefits for Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) employees began Tuesday, Oct. 3, and ends at 11:59 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20. Open Enrollment is a time to make benefits choices that will best meet the needs of you and your family. Visit vumc-oe.com for updates and more information.
By VUMC News and Communications
October 5, 2017

Predators’ fund powers fight against childhood cancer

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne, Predators executive leaders, executives from Tri Star Energy (Twice Daily) and team mascot Gnash recently presented the proceeds of the team’s 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By Christina Echegaray
October 5, 2017

Heart program named among best in nation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has been named to the 2017 Becker’s Hospital Review list of the 100 Hospitals With Great Heart Programs.
By Jessica Pasley
October 5, 2017

Epic-savvy medical students help train others on new system

Aspiring medical students Lauren Holroyd and Julian Genkins took a break from academics after earning their undergraduate degrees and went to work for the health care software company Epic, based in Verona, Wisconsin. Although they did not know each other at the time, they would both end up at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) where they would put their Epic expertise to work.
By Kathy Whitney
October 5, 2017

LifeFlight to open new base in Humboldt, Tennessee

Vanderbilt LifeFlight will soon be expanding its footprint to serve the West Tennessee region by adding an emergency helicopter base in Humboldt, Tennessee.
By Jerry Jones