COVID-19

April 13, 2020

VUMC uses computerized mannequins to teach proper technique for caring for COVID patients

Teaching and learning a vital skill while staying safe

By Wayne Wood
Maggie Brown, MBA, picks up some of the 600 meals donated by the Nashville Predators in partnership with Chik-Fil-A Predators.
April 13, 2020

Nashville Predators donate 600 meals to employees at Children’s Hospital

The Nashville Predators hockey team, longtime supporters of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, donated 600 Chick-fil-A meals to feed hospital employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Christina Echegaray
April 10, 2020

Painted stones offer messages of hope along VUMC pathways

“Just Breathe.” “You are Loved.” “Shine.” “Hope.” “Joy.”

By Christina Echegaray
If needed, a new unit in Medical Center East is ready to accept COVID patients
April 10, 2020

VUMC adult hospital prepared for surge of COVID-19 admissions

As of April 9, Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital (VUAH) had admitted 79 patients with COVID-19, 55 of those admitted had subsequently been discharged, and three patient had died. Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital had admitted 10 patients with COVID-19, none had died, and one of those admitted had subsequently been discharged.

By Paul Govern
April 10, 2020

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital steps forward in COVID-19 community crisis response

On March 30, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH) was part of a Unified Command Response to support relief efforts for a crisis in Gallatin, Tennessee — a region northwest of the hospital’s location in Lebanon.

By Kelsey Herbers
April 10, 2020

Dr. Jeff Balser on VUMC’s ongoing commitment to its people and the needs of our community

It’s been just over a month since the first reported case of COVID-19 in our region. And while there is a significant road ahead of us, I want to take a moment to share my gratitude for each and every one of you.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 9, 2020

My daughter had surgery at Children’s Hospital during the COVID-19 changes. Here’s what was different — and what was, thankfully, the same.

Temperature checks and social distancing were very different. The care and concern had not changed at all.
By Jessica Pasley
April 9, 2020

Vanderbilt Health Policy COVID-19 model finds evidence of flattening curve, recommends distancing policies continue

Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers have found evidence of the rate of COVID-19 infection slowing in Tennessee, which reduces the chance that the state will run out of hospital capacity for patients.
By Jake Lowary
April 9, 2020

VUMC groups unite to sanitize N95 masks with ultraviolet light

A group of physicians, nurses and representatives from multiple areas throughout VUMC came up with a process in less than a week to safely and effectively sanitize used N95 respirators.
By Nancy Humphrey
April 9, 2020

Surveillance key to monitoring exposed employees

Medical surveillance by the Occupational Health Clinic is essential to the COVID-19 response at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Paul Govern
April 8, 2020

Self-care crucial for providers during pandemic

High levels of stress and anxiety can be debilitating, especially for health care providers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are ways they can protect themselves and their ability to provide the best and most compassionate care.
By Bill Snyder
April 8, 2020

VUMC explores strategy to protect Emergency Department providers during COVID-19 pandemic

Policy changes related to telemedicine that were quickly implemented during the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) have created opportunities for technology-based clinical evaluation, which serves to protect patients and providers alike, while conserving personal protective equipment (PPE).
By Kathy Whitney
April 8, 2020

Vanderbilt University Medical Center and AstraZeneca join forces to identify potential COVID-19 treatments

Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca have joined forces to identify candidates for antibody-based treatments that could protect people exposed to the 2019 novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19.
By Bill Snyder