January 23, 2020

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center started 30 years ago as a dream, its founding director, former U.S. Sen. Bill Frist, MD, told the audience gathered to celebrate the milestone. View...

Medical Center precautions outlined in response to the coronavirus originating in Wuhan City, China


No vaccine or specific treatment is currently available for 2019-nCoV infection, so it is imperative that we remain vigilant for any potential cases and implement infection prevention precautions rapidly. View...

MLK lecture celebrates diversity, inclusion, equity


The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture was held on Monday and for the third year commenced with the United Voices of Vanderbilt choir's stirring medley of inspirational songs. View...

Office of Outpatient Referral Assistance wins Elevate Team Award


"They always go above and beyond to help me with getting approval or redirecting patients. No matter how busy they are, they are willing to stop and help me." View...

Flu Tool a powerful resource for treatment decisions


As flu cases spike in Middle Tennessee, Vanderbilt Health would like to remind patients and staff about the Flu Tool, an online resource for quickly assessing flu-like symptoms and identifying corresponding treatment recommendations. The tool was created at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. View...

Eye Institute Optical Shop trunk show is tomorrow


Vanderbilt Eye Institute's Optical Shop is having a Winter Trunk Show and Sale on Friday, Jan. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2311 Pierce Ave. The shop will be offering 50% off complete prescription orders as well as snacks and drinks, goodie bags and the chance to win a free pair of glasses or sunglasses. View...