Global Health

December 1, 2023

Save the Date: Radiology’s Climate Action and Sustainability Summit Dec. 7

The inaugural hybrid event will highlight decarbonization, climate-health research initiatives, and industry collaborations. Listen to speakers with various expertise from VUMC, WM, and Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.

By Holly Fletcher
November 29, 2023

Radiology research proves environmentally sustainable cost savings for MRIs and CT scans

A collaboration between Royal Philips and Vanderbilt University Medical Center proves that sustainable initiatives in health care can be both environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

By VUMC News and Communications
The VUMC Remembers virtual memorial service features staff testimonials of patients.
October 27, 2023

“Vanderbilt Health Remembers” invites photo submissions to honor patients

By Wayne Wood
September 14, 2023

VUMC in the news: Sept. 19, 2023

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July 13, 2023

VIGH, partners get training grant to create vaccine-related research in Peru

In partnership with the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) and the Instituto de Investigacion Nutricional (IIN), the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health (VIGH) has received $1.2 million for a five-year training grant funded by the Fogarty International Center to establish the Peru-Vanderbilt Prevention through Vaccination Training program.

By Kristin Centers
June 8, 2023

Philips and Vanderbilt University Medical Center unite to define roadmap for decarbonizing radiology

Amsterdam-based Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center have announced a collaboration that aims to reduce the health system’s carbon footprint while determining a blueprint to guide industry efforts.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 13, 2023

Apply now! Radiology launches VUMC-wide climate pilot grant initiative

By Holly Fletcher
April 4, 2023

Vanderbilt receives $1 million in funding for electric vehicle research

Vanderbilt has received funding for two projects that will examine the benefits of and barriers to widespread use of electric vehicles and potential public health impacts of EV adoption.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 14, 2022

VUMC well represented at Association of American Medical Colleges annual meeting

Several Vanderbilt University Medical Center faculty were featured in the annual meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges in Nashville.
By Bill Snyder
November 29, 2022

Scheel joins Radiology with emphasis on planetary, global health

John Scheel, MD, PhD, MPH, has joined Vanderbilt Vanderbilt's Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences as an associate professor and the department’s vice chair of Global and Planetary Health, a newly created position.
By Holly Fletcher
November 17, 2022

VUMC in the news, Nov. 22, 2022

November 3, 2022

‘DNA’ Podcast Hosts Two Climate and Health Twitter Spaces Chats

Climate and Health conversations will take place on Nov. 13 and 14, from 12:15 pm - 1 pm CT on Twitter Spaces.
By Holly Fletcher
September 29, 2022

Kauffmann named vice chair for Global Surgery

Rondi Kauffmann, MD, MPH, selected to be the inaugural vice chair for Global Surgery in the Section of Surgical Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
By Jill Clendening
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