Tomorrow's Predators Pride Day celebrates beginning of Stanley Cup run
To celebrate our longstanding partnership between the Predators organization and Vanderbilt Health, all Medical Center employees are encouraged to show Preds Pride by wearing Preds T-shirts and gear to work on Friday, July 31. View...
Study challenges idea that lower BMI shields smokers from fat-associated health risks
While some smokers might rationalize continuing to smoke because of the lower weight often associated with the habit, Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators have determined that even with a lower body mass index (BMI), smokers have a higher risk of depositing fat in and around organs and tissues compared to those who never smoked. View...
Study finds patients defer routine health care during pandemic
During February and March at two large academic medical centers in Nashville and Boston, screening for high cholesterol and high blood sugar dropped 81-90% and initiation of drug therapy for these conditions dropped 52-60%. View...
Kirabo receives award from American Heart Association
Annet Kirabo, DVM, MSc, PhD, assistant professor of Medicine and Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, is receiving the 2020 Harry Goldblatt Award for Early Career Investigators from the American Heart Association (AHA). View...
New Chaplain Covenant opens the door to better understanding at VUMC
"As professional chaplains, we are committed to ending racism, discrimination, and all forces that disrespect our common humanity." View...
New to podcasts? Learn how to subscribe in under a minute
A new podcast -- Vanderbilt Health DNA: Discoveries in Action -- will be launching in the coming weeks. Take a sneak peek at the trailer, and subscribe here. View...