Department of Emergency Medicine

August 29, 2013

Trauma Center celebrates 25 years

A 19-year-old student was leaving her church’s revival on a rainy night in a small Kentucky town, when her life was forever changed by a horrific car accident.

By VUMC News and Communications

July 1, 2013

Vanderbilt specialists urge caution with Fourth of July fireworks

By Craig Boerner

June 4, 2013

Vanderbilt Emergency Medicine physician offers spring cleaning ladder safety tips

Spring cleaning sometimes takes intrepid householders to new heights. Unfortunately, ladders can be among the most hazardous of common household devices, says Corey Slovis, chair of emergency medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Wayne Wood

May 24, 2013

Preventable injuries filled Vanderbilt University Hospital last Memorial Day; Doctors urge safety on upcoming holiday

By VUMC News and Communications

May 9, 2013

Vanderbilt, country superstar Tim McGraw share important message regarding dangers of distracted driving

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is raising awareness of the dangers associated with distracted driving through the newly released video for “Highway Don’t Care,” performed by Tim McGraw and featuring Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.

By VUMC News and Communications

March 6, 2013

Slovis, Washington speak on behalf of VUPD at Legislative Plaza

Police Chief August Washington and Corey Slovis, chairman of emergency medicine, headed to Legislative Plaza to voice opposition to a bill in the Tennessee State Legislature that threatens the ability of the Vanderbilt Police Department to protect the campus.

By VUMC News and Communications