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April 28, 2025
Three Vanderbilt-affiliated cellular therapy programs receive reaccreditation
The Vanderbilt and VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System programs received notification after on-site inspections in October 2024. The accreditation is effective for three years. -
April 28, 2025
New celebration photos: Michael Gooch wins award for excellence in emergency nursing and education
The award recognizes exceptional emergency nurses who are board certified and demonstrate a commitment to championing continuous learning and excellence in patient care through nursing certification. -
April 25, 2025
Polygenic score for height could improve diagnosis for children with short stature: study
Even after comprehensive testing, about 30% of children with short stature — height below the third percentile on a growth chart — do not have a definitive diagnosis, leading to extended surveillance, testing and anxiety. -
April 25, 2025
Study suggests possible stem-cell solution for acute kidney injury
Acute kidney injury is a sudden decrease in kidney function that can lead to kidney failure, the need for kidney dialysis and death. -
April 25, 2025
Sunil Kripalani recognized for leadership, innovation in field of hospital medicine
Kripalani was elected a Master in Hospital Medicine, a distinction earned by only 50 out of approximately 60,000 practicing hospitalists. -
April 23, 2025
Eunice Huang appointed to council of the American Board of Surgery
The council, which consists of about 35 ABS-certified surgeons, sets national standards for surgical education, assessment, certification and research priorities. -
April 23, 2025
New consortium of health systems dedicated to improving cardiac surgery outcomes throughout Tennessee
The consortium includes VUMC and all major health systems in Middle Tennessee as well as throughout the state in collaboration with the Tennessee Hospital Association.