Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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September 25, 2006
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Ranks Sixth in Nation for NIH Research Funding
Moving up two places from rankings announced last year, researchers from the Department of Pediatrics at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt are listed as sixth in the nation for federal funding of pediatric research with grants in 2005 totaling $20,238,000. -
September 21, 2006
MELANOMA EDUCATIONAL SESSION SET OCT. 21 FOR SURVIVORS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
On Saturday, Oct. 21, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) will host an educational symposium for melanoma patients, family and health care providers. -
August 31, 2006
Juices may reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk
A juice every other day could keep Alzheimer's disease at bay, new research suggests. -
August 24, 2006
New Yoga-like Class Offered for Breast Cancer Survivors
The Vanderbilt Breast Center is offering a new class for breast cancer survivors during or after treatment, using the ancient Chinese practice of Qigong, pronounced "chee gung," to help promote renewal and restoration. -
August 23, 2006
Noted Parkinson’s Disease Expert to Speak at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
The National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence at Vanderbilt University will host the internationally known Parkinson's disease expert George W. Paulson, M.D., for a special presentation on Thursday, Sept. 21 -
August 8, 2006
VUMC & The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America are Hosting One of The Nation’s Largest Free Education Events for Individuals Who Suffer From Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) are co-hosting one of the nation's largest educational events for individuals who suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). -
July 28, 2006
Vanderbilt-Reynolds Geriatrics Education Center to train physicians for elderly patients
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a $2 million grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation to create a comprehensive program to help train and educate those who care for elderly patients.