Wrist bands to name tags: new faces and stories fuel VUMC -- Rounds
My first job in health care was selling newspapers room to room in the hospital in my hometown of Evansville, Indiana. It was an era with a lot less security and infection precautions! Some of the patients had short stays, as they do today, but in those days, people often stayed in the hospital for weeks, giving me the opportunity to get to know them. View...
Vanderbilt vaccine pioneer James Crowe honored with major science prize
James Crowe Jr., MD, director of the Vanderbilt Vaccine Center, was honored this week by the science and technology company Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, for his contributions to developing new therapeutics and vaccines against some of the world's deadliest viruses. View...
Behind the scenes, Credo Award winner Fady Eilia uses technology to enhance patient experiences
As an information technology (IT) senior relationship manager, Fady Eilia rarely has direct contact with patients, but his mission is to enhance the care they receive with every project that comes across his desk. View...
Annual TB testing no longer required
Based on new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, employees no longer need annual TB testing. View...
Clinical study tests drug that may prevent cancer metastasis
A clinical study of a drug that may block cancer metastasis is currently enrolling patients at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. View...
Chill out with free ice cream tomorrow
Get ready for free ice cream and frozen treats tomorrow. Servers will be at two locations on the Medical Center campus from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., at One Hundred Oaks from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and at Green Hills, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Servers will also be popping up with ice cream during the day at 2525 West End, 3401 West End, Crystal Terrace and Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. Visit the HR website for specific times and locations. View...
VUMC hosts 2nd annual Women in Technology Social, Tuesday, July 16
VUMC is proud to partner with Women in Technology of Tennessee (WiTT) to showcase the connection between health care and technology and to give employees an opportunity to meet and learn from other women in technology. View...