Reporter Oct 6 2017
Tennessee Hospital Association honors Ehrenfeld’s diversity efforts
Oct. 19, 2017—The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) honored Jesse Ehrenfeld, M.D., from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) with an Award of Excellence at the group’s annual meeting in Nashville last week.
Telemedicine initiative to serve Kentucky schools
Oct. 5, 2017—In a first-of-its-kind collaboration for both parties, schools in Allen County, Kentucky, are joining with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt so sick children can receive a more comprehensive array of health care services while attending school through virtual visits with Vanderbilt clinicians.
It’s all about the patient for surgical oncologist Solórzano
Oct. 5, 2017—Surgical oncologist Carmen Solórzano, M.D., senses she has a reputation for being tough on residents. It doesn’t bother her.
Ideas abound for fulfulling Patient and Family Promise
Oct. 5, 2017—Beginning this week, the first of a series of six messages is being distributed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) employees highlighting ways to best fulfill the Vanderbilt Patient and Family Promise, a guiding principle that was created by patients and providers and adopted at VUMC in 2013.
Hidden VUMC Figures event set for Oct. 16
Oct. 5, 2017—On Monday, Oct. 16, the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Office for Diversity Affairs will present “Hidden VUMC Figures,” a tribute to employees who have made significant long-term contributions to the Medical Center, often behind-the-scenes.
Major international study testing therapy to prevent spread of HIV
Oct. 5, 2017—Nine more volunteers are needed to complete a study at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) that could lead to a way to prevent the spread of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).
Denny, Wilkins to discuss precision medicine at next Discovery Lecture
Oct. 5, 2017—Joshua Denny, M.D., M.S., and Consuelo Wilkins, M.D., MSCI, will discuss the potential of “precision medicine” during the next Vanderbilt Cutting-Edge Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Vision conference brings together research groups from across the Southeast
Oct. 5, 2017—The Vanderbilt Eye Institute (VEI) recently hosted the Southeastern Vision Conference to celebrate and share excellence in vision science.
2017 Greater Nashville Heart Walk takes place Oct. 14
Oct. 5, 2017—The 2017 Greater Nashville Heart Walk hits the Vanderbilt campus on Saturday, Oct. 14.
Mayor to speak at Center for Addiction Research science day
Oct. 5, 2017—Nashville Mayor Megan Barry will speak during a “science day,” Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Belcourt Theatre hosted by the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research (VCAR).
Open Enrollment for 2018 benefits now open; ends Oct. 20
Oct. 5, 2017—Open Enrollment for 2018 benefits for Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) employees began Tuesday, Oct. 3, and ends at 11:59 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20. Open Enrollment is a time to make benefits choices that will best meet the needs of you and your family. Visit vumc-oe.com for updates and more information.
Predators’ fund powers fight against childhood cancer
Oct. 5, 2017—Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne, Predators executive leaders, executives from Tri Star Energy (Twice Daily) and team mascot Gnash recently presented the proceeds of the team’s 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
