UC Berkeley's Jennifer Doudna named to receive Vanderbilt Prize

Jennifer Doudna, PhD, who led development of the revolutionary genome editing technology known as CRISPR-Cas9, is the recipient of the 2020 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science. View...

NEW: Rationale for VUMC guidance for the care of suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients

Everyone should perform hand hygiene before and after all patient contact, contact with potentially infectious material, and before putting on and after removing PPE, including gloves. View...

NEW: Summary table of suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patient PPE guidance

Because of the growing evidence that the COVID-19 coronavirus is spread predominantly by droplet and contact spread, VUMC is following the WHO and Tennessee Department of Health guidance on PPE. This includes the added protection of airborne precautions for aerosol-generating procedures. View...

NEW: Tips for judicious use of personal protective equipment

Evaluate your use of PPE for routine patient care activities and remember to bundle in-room activities to reduce the number of room entries. If you have a question as to whether PPE is recommended for a specific task, please contact the Department of Infection Prevention. View...

NEW: Statement from Vanderbilt University Medical Center supporting Nashville Mayor Cooper's Safer at Home Order

"With the number of cases of COVID-19 rising rapidly, Nashvillians need to take every step now to slow the spread of the virus -- to preserve precious health care resources to care for those who will soon need them. Mayor Cooper's Safer at Home Order will save lives" View...

Ibuprofen and COVID-19: a doctor's guidance

David Aronoff, MD, director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at VUMC, discusses what the data suggest about using over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve coronavirus symptoms. View...

eStar Physician Builders develop creative workflows

Through its eStar Physician Builders Program, Vanderbilt University Medical Center supports physicians and other health care team members in devising new content and tools for VUMC's health information technology system. View...

Suddenly having to work from home can create new challenges

James Kendall, LCSW, CEAP, manager of VUMC Work/Life Connections - EAP, offers tips to make the transition easier. View...

Voting closes soon for U.S. News "Best Hospitals" physician survey

Annual voting is expected to close by tomorrow for both adult and children's specialties. View...

Leslie Reese helps patients living with HIV navigate life

From arranging appointments and transportation to educating patients on medicines, there's "truly no problem she can't solve." View...

Vanderbilt Health doctors celebrated with Doctors' Day campaign

Is there a doctor who has impacted your life? Make a gift in their honor or leave them a note of thanks in celebration of Doctors' Day on March 30. View...