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February 3, 2025
VUMC study takes closer look at how pulmonary fibrosis unfolds
The research could point to future therapeutic strategies that treat PF patients based on their individual stage of cellular and molecular remodeling. -
February 3, 2025
Vanderbilt Health to acquire Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville cardiology practice
Vanderbilt patients will have close-to-home access to all aspects of preventive cardiology, assessment of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, rather than having to drive to Nashville. -
January 31, 2025
Janet Cross retiring from Vanderbilt after four decades of attending to children’s psychological, emotional and developmental needs
Cross spent her entire career dedicated to helping lay the foundation locally and nationally to solidify child life specialists as part of the health care team. -
January 31, 2025
Vanderbilt Health innovates with virtual nursing to enhance patient care
The primary responsibilities of a virtual nurse are admitting, discharging, conducting safety rounds, coaching on policy or procedure, and facilitating medication dual sign-off. -
January 31, 2025
How many surgical instruments are used to set the 2024 heart transplant world record?
A standard heart transplant requires surgical instruments spread across multiple sterile tables — from tiny vascular clamps to hefty retractors to keep the surgical field open. -
January 30, 2025
Portrait unveiling honors Jennifer Pietenpol
During her tenure, Vanderbilt-Ingram experienced remarkable growth, including a 100% increase in research funding and a 160% expansion in inpatient visits. -
January 29, 2025
VKC produces new tool kit on informed consent process for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Individuals with IDD are often excluded from health-related research. Exclusion from research leads to reduced quality of health care and unknown treatment effectiveness.