COVID-19

November 17, 2021

VUMC receives three health care digital communications awards

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s department of Marketing and Engagement once again was recognized among the best in health care digital communications during last week’s Healthcare Internet Conference.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 17, 2021

Grant helps early-career researchers affected by COVID-19

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received $550,000 from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation’s (DDCF) COVID-19 Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists.

By Paul Govern
The digital art installation if part of the Gratitunes program launched in 2020 to thank the medical staff on the front lines of COVID-19. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
November 16, 2021

VUMC unveils hospital’s first-ever interactive digital art installation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has unveiled the Gratitude Tree, a first-of-its-kind digital art installation inside Vanderbilt University Hospital dedicated to its more than 28,000 doctors, nurses and staff.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 15, 2021

Common questions about COVID vaccine and pregnancy

By Nancy Humphrey
Amya Elliott, 9, talks with Bonnie Pilon, RN, prior to receiving her COVID-19 vaccination at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. The hospital began mass vaccination for children ages 5-11 on Monday, Nov. 8.
November 11, 2021

Vaccination day at Children’s Hospital

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt began mass vaccination for children ages 5-11 on Monday, Nov. 8.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 11, 2021

VUMC tests drugs for COVID outpatient treatment

By Paul Govern
November 11, 2021

Translational Research Forum honors scientific excellence

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s strength in translational research, which helps “translate” scientific discovery into medical practice, was celebrated recently during the Vanderbilt Translational Research Forum
By Bill Snyder
November 10, 2021

COVID test accuracy appears to vary by time of day

Vanderbilt researchers are examining the effect of time of day on COVID test accuracy.
By Paul Govern
November 9, 2021

Study finds higher deaths among veterans in 2020, but less than general population

By Jake Lowary
November 4, 2021

Leadership Assembly takeaways: Speaking up makes a difference

The importance of supporting Vanderbilt University Medical Center's workforce is highlighted in this quarter’s Leadership Assembly theme, “Speaking Up, Lifting Up,” which is focused on strategies to amplify well-being.
By Holly Fletcher
November 3, 2021

COVID testing recommended for flu-like symptoms

Vanderbilt physicians recommend COVID testing for people who think they may have the flu because the symptoms for both infections overlap.
By Paul Govern
October 28, 2021

Zost honored for research on COVID-19, other life-threatening viral diseases

Vanderbilt's Seth Zost, PhD, has been awarded a major international prize for his research on COVID-19 and other life-threatening viral diseases. 
By Bill Snyder
October 21, 2021

Study explores impact of COVID-19 on children

By Jessica Pasley
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