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November 6, 2006

New Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Autism Clinic

Parents of young children with autism need cutting-edge information and high-quality support. Vanderbilt Kennedy TRIAD (Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders) has established a new program for parents of young children who have, or are suspected of having, an autism spectrum disorder.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 30, 2006

Vanderbilt‘s Share of Charity Care Rising Fast

Providing charity care to Middle Tennessee‘s most financially vulnerable individuals is an expensive proposition √≥ especially so for a large, comprehensive health care institution such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which, in addition to seeing the most patients, also sees the sickest.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 17, 2006

DELAY IN FLU SHOTS FOR CHILDREN CALLS FOR PRECAUTIONS

Delays in the shipment of flu vaccine for children may leave them open to getting the flu if the season starts early.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 17, 2006

VUMC Flu Expert Urges Middle Tennesseans to Get a Flu Shot

Unlike the two previous winters, when flu vaccine was in short supply or its delivery was significantly delayed, there should be an adequate supply of vaccine on hand this year to combat Middle Tennessee‘s oncoming flu season.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 17, 2006

Gene variant carries increased risk of autism

Researchers have identified a common gene variant that more than doubles the risk of autism. The research, led by investigators at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development, provides new insights into the genetic basis of the complex disorder.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 10, 2006

Three elected to Institute of Medicine

Vanderbilt University Medical Center faculty members Ellen Wright Clayton, M.D., J.D., and Randolph (Randy) Miller, M.D., and professor emeritus of Medicine Alastair J.J. Wood, M.B., Ch.B., have been elected to the prestigious Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies, the organization announced this week.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 3, 2006

Vanderbilt Ranks Fourth as ‘Best Places to Work in Academia 2006’

Vanderbilt University ranks fourth among the "Best Places to Work in Academia," according to a new survey done by The Scientist, a magazine catering to the life sciences.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 28, 2006

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing to Unveil Renovations to Godchaux Hall with Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

After more than $2 million worth of renovations and two years of construction, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) will unveil its newly refurbished Godchaux Hall to the community at a special ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 29.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 26, 2006

Rascal Flatts’ Nashville Concert Raises $817,000 for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

CMA Entertainer of the Year nominees Rascal Flatts donated $817,000 in proceeds from Friday night's sold-out Gaylord Entertainment Center concert in Nashville to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By VUMC News and Communications
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.
By VUMC News and Communications
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.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 18, 2006

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation Funds $2.48 million Vanderbilt Research Project to Prevent Premature Births

A $2.48 million, four-year grant is the largest ever made by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST) Health Foundation, making a significant collaborative project possible that may save babies' lives and save millions of dollars in health care money for Tennesseans.
By VUMC News and Communications
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.
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