VUMC stands with Predators in new video
The Nashville Predators are in the NHL Playoffs again, and a new video highlights VUMC's support for the Preds in their quest for the Stanley Cup. View...
Medical Center Culture Survey Begins May 1
This year, the survey will be comprised of three surveys -- the nursing survey, safety culture survey and the employee engagement survey. The survey will take place May 1-15. View...
Alpha-gal found to be both a medication and red meat allergy
Alpha-gal allergy has commonly been referred to as "the red meat" allergy, but doctors at the Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program (ASAP) helped uncover that not only red meat, but some medications, can contain alpha-gal. View...
Vanderbilt scientists test potential new way to treat anemia
Treatment of anemia caused by chronic kidney disease or other diseases often requires repeated -- and costly-- injections or infusions of an artificial form of the hormone erythropoietin (EPO), which stimulates production of red blood cells. Now a Vanderbilt-led research team has shown they can reverse anemia in mice by injecting a kind of white blood cell called a T-cell that has been genetically engineered to secrete EPO. View...
3-D model gives clearer picture of complex cases
Elizabeth and Scott Massey expected to learn their baby's gender at a 21-week ultrasound. While they learned they were having a daughter, the reveal included much more than they planned for. View...
Avid runner founds "Gynecologists for Hire" to participate in Shade Tree Trot
"VUMC Voice": Ob/Gyn fellow Cynthia Arvizo witnessed firsthand the good that Shade Tree Clinic does -- so she formed a running team to raise funds for the April 21 event. 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...
Changes to eStar detailed
Changes to eStar continue to be made, and here is a summary of some recent improvements. View...
Health information technology expert Tang delivers today's Discovery Lecture
Paul Tang, MD, MS, an expert in health information technology, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture this afternoon. View...