Flu season has begun; masking requirements now in place for unvaccinated employees

Influenza season has begun in Middle Tennessee, with both confirmed cases of influenza and clinic visits for influenza-like illness on the rise. As per VUMC policy, all faculty, housestaff, and employees who have received an exemption from influenza vaccination should now start to wear a surgical mask until the influenza season has ended. View...

Vanderbilt welcomes first baby of 2019

Vanderbilt's first baby of 2019, Ozlynn-Kay West, was born Jan. 1 at 1:21 a.m. View...

Olympic achievement: Children's Hospital employee KeKe Hinds brings home the gold

KeKe Hinds, who works in the Pediatric Acute Care Unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, is a multi-faceted athlete -- swimming, basketball, snow skiing, bowling, flag football, track, bocce ball, ice skating, and track and field. View...

Hundreds of new blood pressure gene variations discovered

In one of the largest studies of its kind, an international research team led by 20 Vanderbilt University scientists has discovered more than 200 new genetic variations associated with high blood pressure. View...

Medical Center employees' ID card office moving to 2525 West End Avenue

The Medical Center employees' ID card office is getting a new home, starting Jan. 17. That is when the card office will open in its new location on the second floor of 2525 West End Avenue in the Employee Service Center. After Jan. 17, the location at Medical Center North will cease to operate. View...

Upcoming Wednesday food truck vendors announced

Vendors for the next few weeks of Food Truck Wednesday have been announced, including Hoss Burger, Steaming Goat and City Kitchen. View...