Tennessee

December 13, 2012

Renewal House helps addicted mothers defeat their demons

Renewal House provides hope for moms struggling with addiction.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 6, 2012

Patients, families benefit from annual Holiday Project sales

The Friends of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is continuing its annual tradition, the Holiday Project, now in its 39th year.

By Christina Echegaray
December 6, 2012

Award honors strong bonds between VU, Nashville CARES

Vanderbilt University has been named to receive the Nashville CARES Corporate Partner Award.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 4, 2012

Vanderbilt again leaps onto hospital quality list

Vanderbilt University Hospital and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are among the nation’s 89 Leapfrog Top Hospitals for 2012.

By Paul Govern
November 29, 2012

Symposium highlights VU’s clinical, translational research

Nearly $5 million in internal pilot grants to jumpstart research projects. A tripling in the number of clinical and translational research publications. Novel research tools that have been snapped up by scientists around the world.

By Bill Snyder
November 29, 2012

Family’s experience spurs creation of fellowship

Carol Ann Gavin became critically ill on Super Bowl Sunday in 2010 while vacationing in Florida. But after two surgeries for a bowel obstruction at a Florida hospital, her husband, Charles Gavin III, asked that she be flown home to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he knew she would get unequaled health care at one of finest medical centers in the country.

By Nancy Humphrey
November 20, 2012

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers toy safety tips for the holiday shopping season

As parents and relatives hit the stores this holiday season to acquire the hottest gadgets, gizmos and toys, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering tips on buying age-appropriate items and avoiding hidden dangers.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 15, 2012

Noted neuroscientist Sur set to deliver Discovery Lecture

Mriganka Sur, Ph.D., will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 29.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 15, 2012

Advanced heart failure care now offered in Columbia

Under the direction of cardiologist Rebecca Hung, M.D., Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute is offering advanced heart failure services at its Columbia, Tenn., office.
By Kathy Whitney
November 13, 2012

Vanderbilt business students host conference: Post-election health care in the United States

The Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management will host the fifth annual Vanderbilt Health Care Conference at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Friday, Nov. 16. This year's topic is healthcare after the election.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 8, 2012

Disney TV star to headline event to raise funds for cancer research

Disney television personality Coco Jones will be the featured performer at this year’s Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin-Robbins Family Day in Nashville. The annual T.J. Martell Foundation event, which raises funds in support of cancer research at institutions like Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, will be held Sunday, Nov. 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Curb Event Center, Belmont University.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 8, 2012

School for Science and Math students honored by Siemens

Four seniors in the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt (SSMV) have been recognized as semifinalists in the national Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology.
By Bill Snyder
November 8, 2012

Surgery calms patient’s epilepsy-related seizures

In June, Tommy Schroader was in the crystal blue waters off Grand Cayman Island petting a giant stingray.
By VUMC News and Communications
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