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New Vanderbilt Employer Advisory Council Sets Priorities for the Year
March 23, 2023
Vanderbilt Health developed the Employer Advisory Council to bring Tennessee employers together to discuss common challenges and develop solutions that improve the overall health of the communities where we live and work.
Well Moment Webinar Helps Employees Understand Pharmacy Benefits
March 22, 2023
The Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network is hosting a webinar to help employees understand what their pharmacy benefits really mean, as well as assist them in cutting down on drug costs.
Mark Cuban to Speak to VUMC on Lowering Prescription Drug Costs
March 15, 2023
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will host the livestreamed event, “Discussion With Mark Cuban: How Cost Plus Drugs Is Innovating to Lower Prescription Drug Prices in America,” on Thursday, March 23, at 12:15 p.m.
Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Donate Large Gift to Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
March 8, 2023
Nashville residents Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban recently donated a substantial gift to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center to support clinical trials that could lead to better breast cancer treatments.
Vanderbilt University Hospital Lobby Opens After Total Renovation
February 27, 2023
After a multiyear renovation effort, Vanderbilt University Hospital’s lobby is now open. The space is one of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s most heavily trafficked destinations serving hundreds of patients and families each day.
Vanderbilt's Nicotine Treatment Program Now Open to Employers
February 22, 2023
Many people make resolutions to stop smoking, vaping or dipping, but it's hard to make such a difficult change without a plan and dedicated support.
Employers’ Investment in Health Benefits Is Shifting
February 21, 2023
Seeking to build enticing and diverse compensation packages, more employers are investing in nontraditional employee benefits.
Donations Welcome at Vanderbilt Hospitals' Emergency Clothing Closets
February 20, 2023
Occasionally patients or their family members find themselves in the hospital and in need of clothing and emergency supplies. Two Vanderbilt programs are open to donations from individuals or companies.
Vanderbilt Study Finds Consistent Sleep May Decrease Risk of Heart Disease
February 16, 2023
Irregular sleep—chronically disrupted sleep and inconsistent sleep durations every night—leads to an increased risk for heart disease, according to a VUMC study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Batter Up for ALS Benefit Baseball Games at Sounds Stadium This Spring
February 13, 2023
The Vanderbilt Men’s Baseball team will be playing Lipscomb and Belmont in March at Sounds Stadium. Proceeds from the games will benefit ALS research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.