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Robotic device attache to dummy patient
October 15, 2014

Brain surgery through the cheek

Vanderbilt engineers have developed a surgical robot designed to perform brain surgery by entering through the cheek instead of the skull.

By VUMC News and Communications
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Vanderbilt University)
October 7, 2014

Ebola not likely, but VUMC is prepared

Armed with a validated and orchestrated plan, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is prepared to safely and effectively treat patients with the bloodborne disease Ebola, should the need arise.
September 24, 2014

Alexander’s visit highlights efforts to confront Ebola

Don’t panic over Ebola. But don’t ignore it, either. That was the take-home message for U.S. citizens from a “mini-hearing” held by U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Wednesday with researchers and health officials from Vanderbilt and the State of Tennessee.

By Bill Snyder
September 17, 2014

Restoration of Medical Center plaza continues

The Vanderbilt University Hospital/Light Hall plaza restoration project, which began in March, is progressing on schedule.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 2, 2014

Help desk, clinical workstation support transitions to Dell Oct. 1

Effective Oct. 1, Dell will provide Help Desk and clinical workstation support at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 15, 2014

Vanderbilt nurses take first place at Hot Chicken Festival

The team of Melissa Morton and Katie Forrester, nurse practitioners for the trauma service at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, tied for first place in the amateur category at the 2014 Music City Hot Chicken Festival.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 1, 2014

Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student honors, awards and achievements

Read about faculty, staff and student honors, awards and achievements.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 17, 2014

Hospital plaza will undergo major restoration

After little change since its construction in 1977, one of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s most familiar landmarks, the plaza behind Vanderbilt University Hospital, is getting a major face lift and repair.
By John Howser
July 15, 2014

VUMC tops ‘U.S. News’ rankings in Tennessee

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has once again been named among the nation’s elite providers of specialty care by "U.S. News and World Report" magazine.
By Doug Campbell
July 2, 2014

Vanderbilt experts offer tips for safe grilling

As the long July Fourth holiday weekend approaches, many outdoor cooking enthusiasts will pull their grills from winter hibernation. Some will be sorry they did.
By John Howser
July 2, 2014

Tennessee-based congressional staff spend day at Vanderbilt

Tennessee-based congressional staff members spent the day on campus June 25 to learn firsthand about Vanderbilt services and resources.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 30, 2014

Vanderbilt doctors urge caution with Fourth of July fireworks

Nothing says Fourth of July like fireworks, but doctors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center urge caution with consumer fireworks and suggest leaving these displays to the experts.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 30, 2014

VUIT creates one network for university and medical center

Vanderbilt University Information Technology has removed a significant limitation to network access and performance by merging two networks – the university network and the Medical Center network – into one.
By VUMC News and Communications
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