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Karen Keady, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, speaks during the quarterly Nursing Grand Rounds. (photo by Donn Jones)
November 19, 2024

Karen Keady outlines goals for VUMC Nursing

The presentation was an opportunity for Keady to introduce herself to the enterprise and express her vision for the future of nursing at VUMC.

By Kylie Avery
November 19, 2024

Eleven Vanderbilt scientists among world’s ‘highly cited’ researchers

The list recognizes both the scientific achievements of individual scientists and “their profound impact on tackling broader societal challenges.”

By Bill Snyder
Jillian Williams, MBA, chair of the StrategyShare 2024 Committee and director of Business Development Operations in Population Health, introduces the event’s program. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
November 18, 2024

StrategyShare 2024 highlights innovations that advance Vanderbilt Health’s mission

The highlighted efforts demonstrated commitment to increasing access to care, improving health equity and leveraging advanced technology to serve patients.

By Jill Clendening and Erin O. Smith
November 15, 2024

New radiation therapy approach for treating lung cancers

VUMC researchers tested a treatment combining immunotherapy and online adaptive radiotherapy, which is tailored to real-time tumor changes during the treatment plan.

By Mahima Sharma
November 15, 2024

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital achieves ‘Straight A’ safety designation From The Leapfrog Group

This achievement awards VBH the “Straight A” designation, highlighting its continuous commitment to safeguarding patients from preventable harm and enhancing their quality of care.

By VUMC News and Communications
November 15, 2024

Zinc deficiency promotes Acinetobacter lung infection: study

The study findings point to the potential of interleukin-13 antibodies — approved for use in humans — as a treatment to protect against bacterial pneumonia in patients with zinc deficiency.

By Leigh MacMillan
November 14, 2024

Hockey Fights Cancer Night

The Nashville Predators host two Hockey Fights Cancer games each season to raise support for the 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund Presented by Twice Daily.
By Paige Turner
November 14, 2024

VUMC receives $3.3 million ARPA-H award to develop at-home therapy for preterm labor

This project will be the first to apply drug conjugates in the field of obstetrics.
By Danny Bonvissuto
November 14, 2024

Teams help patient survive multiple traumatic injuries

In August 2022 Lisa Kimbrell was involved in a near-fatal wreck. A year later two dogs attacked her and sent her back to the hospital.
By Matt Batcheldor
November 14, 2024

Four elected to American Pediatric Society

The APS was the first North American honorary society for academic pediatricians. Members are recognized for leadership, teaching, research and contributions at an international level.
By Christina Echegaray
November 14, 2024

Studies to explore molecular drivers of pulmonary diseases

Three grants, totaling over $22 million, were awarded by the National Institutes of Health’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and will be led by a team of VUMC investigators.
By Nancy Humphrey
November 14, 2024

Employee ‘levels up’ skills to enhance pediatric hospital experience

As a pediatric gaming and technology specialist, Graden Knapp attended specialized training and received required certification.
By Jessica Pasley
November 14, 2024

Vanderbilt mourns loss of philanthropist, longtime supporter Peggy Warner

Mrs. Warner and the Warner family have provided philanthropic support across a range of areas at the Medical Center, from the Shade Tree Clinic, Vanderbilt’s medical student-run, free clinic, to the Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, among others.
By Jill Clendening
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