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Vanderbilt’s Dr. Kimryn Rathmell to Become Director of the National Cancer Institute
November 20, 2023
An internationally recognized expert in kidney cancer, Dr. Rathmell will become the National Cancer Institute’s 17th director.
'Wild to Mild': How Flu Shots Work
November 10, 2023
William Schaffner, MD, an infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains how the flu shot works to prevent serious and even life-threatening cases of the flu.
Three Vanderbilt Hospitals Land High Patient Safety Ratings
November 7, 2023
Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH), Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital (VBH) and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH) all received a fall 2023 safety grade of “A.”
Are Employers Ready to Compete With the Health Care System?
November 3, 2023
A recent Kaiser Family Foundation uncovered a surprising 7% increase in annual premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance. Next year, large self-insured employers are looking to leverage their clout and take control of their costs, according to health care policy analyst Paul Keckley.
Nashville School System, in Partnership With Vanderbilt Health, Receives National Award
October 25, 2023
Metro Nashville Public Schools is addressing health disparities in its workforce with the help of Vanderbilt’s MyWeightLossHealth Bundle. Health Leaders Council recognized those efforts with the Redefining American Healthcare Award.
What We're Listening to: CJ Stimson on Transformative Change in Health Care
October 20, 2023
In a "DNA: Discoveries in Action" podcast episode, CJ Stimson, MD, JD, senior vice president for value transformation, discusses how Vanderbilt Health uses innovative bundled payments to meet the changing needs and expectations of patients.
Bring Joy to Young Patients With the Jingle Bell Toy Drive
October 18, 2023
Looking for ways to directly benefit the patients of Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt? The Jingle Toy Drive Program ensures hospital-bound patients and families experience a little more joy during the holiday season.
Making Workplace Mental Health a Priority
October 16, 2023
While the findings of an annual workplace mental health survey have been bleak in recent years, this year’s study has a few bright spots, including a 20% decline in respondents reporting mental health symptoms.
Podcast Addresses Behavioral Health Through the Lifespan
October 10, 2023
Four new episodes of the miniVHAN podcast feature experts on the topics of anxiety and depression, neurodiversity, trauma and grief.
Behavioral Health Resources for Your Employees
October 9, 2023
Recent studies show that employees are struggling with mental health in the workplace—and they are looking to employers for support. Check out our behavioral health and self-care resources to share with your workforce.
