Winkfield to direct Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance

Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD, associate professor of Radiation Oncology at Wake Forest University, associate director for Community Outreach and Engagement, and director of the Office of Cancer Health Equity at Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been named the new executive director of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance. View...

VUMC honored for health care equality efforts

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has once again been named a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). View...

Update on overnight vehicle break-ins

Overnight, Vanderbilt University Police Department officers responded to a report of multiple vehicles that were burglarized in the Medical Center's Central Garage. More than 30 vehicles were found to be affected. View...

FLUla-2-Uza, to kick off on Tuesday, Sept. 8

Now, more than ever, it's important to get your yearly flu shot to protect yourself, our patients and those we interact with in our communities. Vanderbilt University Medical Center's 2020 flu vaccination campaign, FLUla-2-Uza, will kick off on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and run through Tuesday, Dec. 1. View...

Latest town halls offer updates from VUMC leaders

On a regular basis the leadership of VUMC's units host town halls to update employees on news and information. Here are links to the latest town halls. View...

Telehealth team keeps patients connected during pandemic, wins Elevate Team Award

"In a time of crisis and uncertainty, the Telehealth team quickly adapted to the changing guidelines and mobilized the organization to establish a robust and effective way to reach and serve our patients in their homes." View...

Survey Sparks: Sterilization and Disinfection

Part of a series of Joint Commission readiness tips. For more information, go to: https://www.vumc.org/mysite/ View...