climate change

November 26, 2024

VUMC and Philips landmark emissions assessment of a radiology department published in premier industry journal

The analysis found diagnostic services generate the equivalent of nearly 1,100 gas-powered cars annually, or an estimated 4.6kt carbon dioxide equivalent.

By Holly Fletcher
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
September 14, 2023

VUMC in the news: Sept. 19, 2023

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 14, 2022

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences celebrates 75 years

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences celebrated its 75th anniversary on Nov. 11 with an afternoon program that highlighted its contributions to professional education, research, and clinical care.
By Bill Snyder
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 5, 2022

Panoramic ‘DNA’ podcast Season 3 explores elements of well-being

By Holly Fletcher
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