An Epic "thank you" event set for Jan. 26
In recognition of all of the hard work poured into eStar's Go Live by employees across the Medical Center, colleagues are encouraged to stop by an employee celebration event on Friday, Jan. 26, to receive an appreciation gift from Medical Center leaders. View...
Rising obesity rates in South leading to rapid increase in diabetes
Rising obesity rates in several Southern states are leading to a rapid increase in new cases of diabetes among both black and white adults. A new study helmed by investigators at the University of Texas Health Science Center and Vanderbilt University Medical Center found the risk of diabetes is double for black patients. View...
New nerve stimulation treatment helps ease sleep apnea
Jessica Wilson struggled for a year with the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask that she used to treat her obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Despite her best intentions, wearing the mask that delivers oxygen and prevents airway obstruction didn't work for her. View...
Two medical students have essays published in JAMA
Two Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students recently had essays published in "JAMA The Journal of the American Medical Association" in that publication's regular "A Piece of My Mind" feature. Links to both stories are here. View...
New additional VandyWorks login required outside of VUMC employee network beginning Jan. 29
The new landing page will require an initial login with your VUNet ID and E-Password before reaching the VandyWorks login page. View...
Annual compliance portal now open; courses shorter and easier to understand
The redesigned courses are based on real-world scenarios, which makes them easier to understand. Each question is accompanied by a link to a hint that helps you find the correct answer. View...
UPDATED with video: MLK morning tribute with Andre Churchwell and United Voices of Vanderbilt choir
Coverage of last week's Martin Luther King Jr. Day morning tribute, now with a video link to the United Voices of Vanderbilt choir singing "Lift Every Voice and Sing," and the choir, joined by Andre Churchwell, singing "Go Down, Moses." View...
"My Southern Health": Cough remedies for children: six useful solutions for that persistent cough
What helps a child's cough depends very much on why the cough is present. Sometimes cough can indicate reflux, asthma or post-nasal drip with seasonal allergies and all of those things may benefit from medications your pediatrician might recommend. View...
VUMC in the news
A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center. View...