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Women's Choice Award Recognizes VUMC a Top Hospital for Patient Safety
December 21, 2023
The Women's Choice Award released its annual list of the Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) was recognized in nine categories.
VUMC Performs Pioneering Lung-Liver Transplant
December 15, 2023
Vanderbilt University Medical Center recently performed its first combined lung and liver transplant. Connie Rankin of Memphis, Tennessee, received the transplant, which involved dozens of specialists, including transplant teams for both organs.
Employer Solutions Makes Healthy Impact This Fall
December 13, 2023
The fall is an especially busy time for Vanderbilt Health Employer Solutions' team of experienced nurses, who provide biometric screenings, vaccinations and health education to area employers.
Research Points to Success of Personalized Approach to Nicotine Treatment
December 12, 2023
While becoming nicotine-free should be a priority to prevent disease and premature death, it can be extremely difficult to quit these substances without assistance.
How to Help Middle Tennessee Tornado Victims
December 11, 2023
On Saturday, Dec. 9, 13 tornadoes ripped through middle Tennessee, carving a path of destruction through Nashville and surrounding areas. Here are some ways to assist families in need in Madison, Hendersonville, Gallatin and Clarksville and other communities.
Vanderbilt Health Opens New Specialty Clinic for Bedford and Coffee Counties
December 6, 2023
The new orthopaedic spine clinic, helmed by spine surgeon Julian Lugo-Pico, MD, will provide new services to the residents of Coffee and Bedford County.
Why Employers Should Care About Employee Wellbeing
December 4, 2023
Employers create long-term value with their workforce when they act as good stewards of their employees.
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.”