Adaptability, masks, diversity and more takeaways from Leadership Assembly

People are the engine that's kept Vanderbilt University Medical Center moving forward -- and setting the tone for the region on best pandemic mitigation practices -- leaders said in a virtual Leadership Assembly, a new channel that is itself reflective of life and work in the pandemic era. View...

Clarke named Senior Vice President of Laboratory Services for VUMC

Ken Clarke, MBA, MHA, joined Vanderbilt University Medical Center Aug. 1 as Senior Vice President for Laboratory Services. From 2013 to 2017 Clarke was founder and president of Hospital Lab Partners, a company that consulted with and advised hospital and commercial labs. His clients included major health systems and academic medical centers. View...

Congenital heart patient receives unexpected transplant

For years, doctors told Piper Davis it was impossible to have a heart transplant. She was born with just one ventricle, or pumping chamber, instead of two. A generation ago, such patients didn't survive into adulthood. View...

Christy Claiborne named Social Worker of the Year for VUMC

Christy Claiborne, MSSW, LCSW, was named VUMC's Carolyn Edwards Social Worker of the Year in a recent online meeting that took the place of the usual recognition in March, which is traditionally part of the Medical Center's observance of Social Work Month. View...

Survey Sparks: Biohazardous waste

Part of a series of Joint Commission readiness tips. Today: biohazardous waste. For more information, go to: https://www.vumc.org/mysite/ View...