VUMC Office of Health Equity holds webinar on racism, health and health care

Despite advances in medical care, African Americans continue to experience disproportionately high rates of illness and death because of a well-entrenched system of "structural racism." View...

Online forum on diversity and inclusion attracts more than 750 from VUMC community

The hour-long conversation was meant to encourage members of the VUMC community to discuss racism and unconscious bias, and offer an opportunity to support and engage with each other during this particularly difficult time. View...

Opioid prescriptions after childbirth linked to increased risk of overdose, persistent use

Women who are prescribed opioids after childbirth have an increased risk of persistent opioid use or other serious opioid-related events, including overdose, in their first year postpartum, according to a new study by VUMC researchers. View...

VUMC's social media policy helps protect faculty, staff online

It is important for Medical Center employees to remember that if identifying on social media as a member of the Medical Center's workforce, there are rules governing these activities through VUMC's social media policy. View...

New physician spotlight: Edward Yaghmour, MD

Anesthesiologist Edward (Ted) Yaghmour, MD, joined VUMC in November, practicing in the Division of Multispecialty Adult Anesthesiology and directing both the Acute Pain Service and Adult Regional Anesthesia. View...

28% have taken the VUMC Culture Survey. Have you?

The VUMC Culture Survey ends June 22, but there is still time for you to make your voice heard. View...

"Responding to Racism": Children's Hospital panel conversation is tomorrow

To foster compassionate dialogue, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt staff and leaders will host a virtual conversation on June 12 in response to the growing awareness of racism in our community. View...