Medically underserved women in the Southeast rarely receive BRCA tests
Medically underserved women in the Southeast diagnosed with breast cancer or ovarian cancer missed out on genetic testing that could have helped them and their relatives make important decisions about their health, according to new research from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. View...
Take a few minutes to chill out with free ice cream tomorrow
It's almost time to chill out with your co-workers. Get ready for free ice cream and frozen treats across campus on Friday, Aug. 17, during VUMC Chill Out, the annual Employee Celebration event. View...
VUMC named among "Top Hospitals for Diversity"
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been named among the 2018 Top Hospitals for Diversity by BlackDoctor.org (BDO), an online source of health and wellness information. View...
Battlefield acupuncture used as alternative for chronic pain
Franklin resident Diane Grich admits she was surprised when she was asked if she would like to try acupuncture instead of a more invasive medical procedure to address the chronic lower back pain that had troubled her off and on for 17 years; she chose acupuncture. View...
The modern mobile workforce: Four ways VUMC is meeting the challenge of personal devices
Managing multiple security threats is challenging for any IT department. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a prime target for cyber-attacks because of the abundant data it stores. (part 3 of 4 from VUMC Enterprise Cybersecurity) View...
Cheer on the Commodores against the Nevada Wolfpack at the Employee Tailgate, Sept. 8
VUMC employees and their families are invited to an exclusive pre-game tailgate on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 8 - 10:30 a.m. to cheer on the Commodores as they take on the Nevada Wolfpack at 11 a.m. View...
Patty Hofstetter came to Vanderbilt as a teenager. She never left -- until now.
"VUMC Voice": I'm from Nashville, and most of my family attended Vanderbilt University. This is where we all went. It was sort of a given. You know, they have a really good nursing school here. Why go anywhere else? View...