NEW: Message from Dr. C. Wright Pinson: Continued physical distancing is our most important tool

After a many-weekslong sprint to prepare for an influx of COVID-19 patients in our hospitals and clinics, I'm pleased to share that this work is paying off and circumstances have remained relatively stable. However, we are facing an ever-changing situation and our success in the weeks and months ahead is going to require steady commitment and patience. View...

UPDATE: Amended parent visitor exceptions for end-of-life

Due to COVID-19 visitor restrictions, a process has been developed to request exceptions that would be appropriate to relax visitor restrictions. View...

NEW: VUMC cross trains labor pool for COVID response

In late March, in preparation for a patient surge and employee absenteeism due to COVID-19, the emergency command center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center asked for a system-wide labor pool to be set up to allow quick and agile redeployment of people and expertise across the institution. View...

NEW: Information about VUH pandemic labor pool

In preparation for a potential surge in patients, VUH has begun cross-training additional staff to work in inpatient areas. View...

NEW: School of Medicine students send words of thanks to VUMC employees

"Sending so much love and gratitude to those of you who are keeping VUMC running during this stressful time" View...