myvupreview Archives

Medical Center Drive closed Dec. 9-10

Dec. 7, 2017—Beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, until 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, portions of Medical Center Drive will be closed for construction crane disassembly. Staff will be present to redirect traffic.

Occupational Health Clinic offers expanded hours

Nov. 29, 2017—The Occupational Health Clinic has expanded its hours of operation to better serve faculty and staff.

My Southern Health: Four myths and facts about weight-loss surgery

Nov. 10, 2017—Weight-loss surgery is very effective helping some people lose 50 to 75 percent of excess body weight, producing great control of health conditions and improving quality of life. There are several myths associated with surgery; here they are with the facts.

My Southern Health: Staying healthy during the holidays

Nov. 10, 2017—The holidays are fast approaching, which means lots of folks are planning trips to visit family. How do we stay healthy when we have so many family and friends together with so much potential to spread germs?

My Southern Health: Learn about the signs of food allergies

Nov. 6, 2017—Food allergies continue to be an important topic as more are diagnosed. They can develop for anyone, at any point, at any age.

Lung cancer survivors and caregivers invited to VUMC event Nov. 16

Nov. 3, 2017—Lung cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to attend a free educational evening at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Thursday, Nov. 16, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the University Club, 2402 Garland Ave.

My Southern Health: One woman’s story of reversing prediabetes

Sep. 22, 2017—One of our favorite prediabetes success stories includes lifestyle overhaul and the help of a program focused on manageable change: Health Plus at Vanderbilt.

Meharry–Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core announces new round of mini-grants

Sep. 15, 2017—The Meharry–Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core announces new round of mini-grants. The deadline is Oct. 20, 2017.

Michael Savona, M.D. (Vanderbilt University)

Vanderbilt to host symposium on bone marrow disorders

Sep. 14, 2017—Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) clinicians will host an educational symposium on bone marrow disorders, including bone marrow failure, acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), on Friday, Oct. 13, from 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Omni Nashville Hotel, 250 5th Ave. South.

Volunteers needed for community events

Sep. 13, 2017—The VUMC Strategic Marketing department is looking for employee volunteers to represent Vanderbilt at our community events throughout Middle Tennessee in Davidson, Williamson, Maury and Wilson counties.

Chic Awearness event supports VUMC ovarian cancer research

Sep. 13, 2017—The annual Chic Awearness fundraising event that supports ovarian cancer research at major medical centers, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), will be held Monday, Sept. 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at Prima Restaurant, 700 12th Ave. South.