Patel to succeed Johnson in Health IT leadership role
Kevin Johnson, MD, MS, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) and Senior Vice President of Health Information Technology, will step down from his role as leader of Vanderbilt University Medical Center HealthIT on Jan. 1, 2019. Neal Patel, MD, MPH, professor of Clinical Pediatrics, associate professor of Biomedical Informatics and VUMC's Chief Health Information Officer, will succeed Johnson in the role of HealthIT leader while Johnson continues to serve as DBMI chair. View...
eStar updates and changes announced
The latest changes to eStar include new after visit summary alerts; one-step medication orders; and better tracking of in-basket messages. View...
Practice Cybersafe Communication - Part 2 of 3: Four reasons why VUMC is implementing multi-factor authentication
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has a strong desire to protect its data as well as your personal information. The implementation of a multi-factor authentication (MFA) tool at VUMC will establish a foundation for more secure, protected environment. View...
VUMC to celebrate Veterans Day with programs, events and community support
VUMC will honor our veterans with several events leading up to Monday, Nov. 12 when the Veterans Day holiday will be officially recognized. View...
Early evening darkness brings dangers for drivers and pedestrians
When dusk arrives an hour earlier, many evening commuters are on the road heading home in an after-dark rush hour. At the end of daylight saving time, ophthalmologists at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute want to focus on a real issue: dim-light driving situations that can endanger drivers and pedestrians. View...
Celebration of former School of Nursing dean Colleen Conway-Welch set for Nov. 12
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing will celebrate the life and impact of longtime dean Colleen Conway-Welch on Monday, Nov. 12, at the School of Nursing. The memorial celebration will be at 4 p.m. in the Nursing Annex, Room 155. View...
"Vanderbilt Nurse": The evolution of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner
For years, Jennifer Wilbeck, DNP, pieced together nursing knowledge much like working a jigsaw puzzle. Each course's curriculum interlocked with teachings from another to form a complete picture of what she wanted to learn. View...
Health Plus "Hold the Stuffing" Kickoff Expo is tomorrow in Light Hall
The Hold the Stuffing Challenge is a Vanderbilt holiday tradition dedicated to helping employees maintain good health through the most tempting season of the year. View...
VUMC in the news
A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center. View...