Introducing Teladoc, a new Tier 1 service for VUMC Health Plan members

Employees, who are VUMC Health Plan members and their adult dependents, now have access to Teladoc, a virtual care service staffed by more than 3,000 licensed physicians who can diagnose and treat a wide range of non-emergent medical conditions, from rashes to upper respiratory infections. View...

DBS treatment may slow tremor progression in early-stage Parkinson's patients

Analysis of data from a clinical trial conducted at Vanderbilt suggests that deep brain stimulation (DBS) administered to patients with very early-stage Parkinson's disease slowed the progression of rest tremor. View...

Enhanced StarPanel viewer now available in eStar

Updates to the embedded StarPanel viewer within eStar will go into effect the afternoon of July 3. These updates will enhance clinical workflow and efficiency. View...

Vanderbilt doctors urge caution with Fourth of July fireworks

The three most common types of fireworks that keep hospital emergency departments busy during this holiday period are bottle rockets, firecrackers and sparklers. View...

Today is the deadline to register to vote in August election; online registration available

Registering to vote in Tennessee is easier than ever; in 2016, the Tennessee General Assembly approved online voter registration. View...

July 4 holiday parking and shuttle plans announced

Staff working July 4 should continue to park in assigned areas, with the exception of N Lot and Lot 127 parkers. View...

Name the VUMC Community Garden Contest underway

The garden, which is located near the awning entrance of Medical Center North, right off Medical Center Drive, features a variety of vegetables and herbs, including tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, cilantro, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme and chives. Medical Center employees are free to pick from the garden. View...

VUMC in the news

A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center. View...