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Atrial Fibrillation Precision Research Program clinic team members arrange genetic testing for patients with AFib. (photo by Erin O. Smith)

August 7, 2024

Program arranges genetic testing for AFib patients who may be at risk for inherited cardiomyopathy or arrhythmia syndromes

Without treatment, younger patients may develop other serious cardiac disorders such as heart failure or life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.

By Matt Batcheldor

August 5, 2024

When he was 3 months old, an eye operation saved Jai Ailawadi’s sight. Now a 20-year-old college student, he returned to say thank you.

“You have changed my life,” the (now grown up) patient said.

By Nancy Humphrey

August 1, 2024

Clothes Closet accepts donations to help patients and families

The most acute needs are for clothing for men in smaller sizes; clothing for women in plus sizes, and new underwear of all sizes for both men and women

By Wayne Wood

Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, puts a white coat on Madeline Suzanne Fowler during last week’s White Coat Ceremony. (photo by Erin O. Smith)

July 31, 2024

Ceremony celebrates start of VUSM students’ medical journeys

The members of the incoming class include 88 MD, 15 Medical Scientist Training Program and one oral and maxillofacial surgery student. They were selected from a pool of more than 6,800 applicants and came to VUSM from 29 states, six foreign countries and 63 undergraduate schools with 57 majors.

By Erin O. Smith

July 30, 2024

Chill Out brings out the frozen treats and the smiles

The Chill Out event, at which VUMC employees get free ice cream and other frozen treats, was held at all VUMC hospital campuses. The VUH Plaza was a sea of smiles as a summer day was cooled off with frozen goodness.