First heart patients transplanted using novel transport device
The heart transplant team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center successfully transplanted two hearts using a novel preservation and transport technology allowing the heart to beat outside of the body for an extended amount of time. View...
"VUMC Voice" Pet Photo Contest is underway
Pets with fur, with fins, with feathers, even with scales -- all pets of VUMC employees are eligible. The deadline to send in photos is March 31. View...
eStar stabilization effort making steady progress
In its recommendations, Epic listed four major areas on which it suggested VUMC needed to focus over the next several weeks. These suggested areas aligned with the current efforts underway by many of the 11 stabilization workgroups, as well as other efforts across the Medical Center. View...
Medical Center employees to receive @vumc.org email address
VUMC IT is managing several changes in the coming months to enable the Medical Center to move to its new email environment. These changes include moving all Medical Center employees to the @vumc.org email address, deploying the latest version of Microsoft Office, and moving all mailbox content to the Medical Center's new email platform. View...
Voting still open for U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings
Physicians who are board certified in one of the 16 adult or 10 pediatric specialties included in the reputation survey have until March 22 to vote. View...
Don't be a time change zombie--prepare for Daylight Saving Time
VUMC sleep expert says preparation this week makes the beginning of Daylight Saving Time easier next week. View...
Cancer immunotherapies expert Allison set for today's Discovery Lecture
James Allison's aim is true. His work led to the development of cancer immunotherapies known as "checkpoint inhibitors," and he will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, March 8. View...
Study finds concussion severity worsens later in football season
New research by the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center indicates the severity of concussions among high school football players is worse later in the season. View...
Latest "Survey Sparks" newsletters now available
As part of the communication plan to engage and prepare staff for VUMC's upcoming Joint Commission survey, the newsletter "Survey Sparks" will be distributed throughout the organization on a twice-weekly basis. View...