COVID Archive — Page 14 of 35

Video call screenshot showing four masked people seated on a couch, with a strip of remote participants across the top and a red recording indicator at left.
June 2, 2021

State of Nursing address reviews remarkable year

In her 2021 State of Nursing address, Executive Chief Nursing Officer Marilyn Dubree, MSN, RN, NE-BC, looked back on an unprecedented year of nursing care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic as the organization continued to grow.

Two masked men stand in a rehabilitation hospital room; one wears casual clothing, and the other wears a white medical coat and red tie.
May 17, 2021

Marcus Trammell almost died on his way to pick up some pandemic takeout. A year later, his amazing rehab journey continues.

The long way back from the turn lane in front of Dino’s Bar and Grill

May 13, 2021

Research explores how people with traumatic brain injury have adapted to the pandemic

The Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences has conducted research to better understand how individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers think the findings may apply to many disability populations in future crises.

Medical-style illustration of red blood cells flowing through a blood vessel, with a cutaway section showing cells inside the vessel.
May 12, 2021

Heparin, platelets discouraged as treatment for blood clots after COVID vaccine

Heparin and platelets are discouraged as treatment for patients who develop blood clots in the brain and low platelet counts 6-15 days after receiving Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, following a clinical investigation review of 12 U.S. cases conducted by the CDC and institutions including Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

A silhouetted person wearing a light-colored cowboy hat and jacket stands inside a sports stadium. Overlaid text reads, “Be a fan. Take the shot.”
May 10, 2021

Brad Paisley stars in new VUMC public service announcement urging people to “take the shot”

A simple message that can save lives and help life get back to normal

A large mural shows a masked healthcare worker standing on a theater stage between red curtains, applauded by colorful performers and entertainers on both sides. A small painted signature and date appear in the lower-left corner.
May 6, 2021

‘Standing Ovation’ mural unveiled in honor of National Nurses Week

The mural inside Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital depicts several Nashville music legends giving a standing ovation to a health care worker in honor of National Nurses Week.