Monthly Archives: February 2018

Meharry-Vanderbilt Student Alliance hosts “Whose Central Line is it Anyway?” show

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Jersey Mike’s “Month of Giving” supports Children’s Hospital; “Day of Giving” is tomorrow

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Life Phase Series: “Flower Gardening – Tips and Trends” set for March 8

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Malnutrition in adults an under-recognized problem

It is estimated that nearly one out of five pediatric patients and one of three adult patients age 60 and older are malnourished and will experience a decline in their nutritional status during their hospital stay. Continue reading

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Latest “Survey Sparks” newsletters now available

As part of the communication plan to engage and prepare staff for VUMC’s upcoming Joint Commission survey, the newsletter “Survey Sparks” will be distributed throughout the organization on a twice-weekly basis. Continue reading

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“Writing Beyond the Academy” panel is tomorrow

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Dr. Glasscock remembered as a pioneer in treatment of the ear

Renowned neurotologist Michael E. Glasscock III, MD, adjunct professor of Otolaryngology, died Feb. 17 in the home he shared with his daughter, Martina Glasscock Barnes, in Asheville, North Carolina. He was 84. The cause of death was kidney disease. Continue reading

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Credo Award Winner Sue Christian was kicked in the head by a horse. She decided to go into healthcare — for humans.

Her dedication to teamwork and problem-solving make her a go-to person in Anesthesiology. Continue reading

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Brain Awareness Month activities include Brain Blast, lectures, six-part “owner’s manual” course

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Voting now open for annual Best Hospitals rankings

MyVUMC PhotoThe annual reputation survey for U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings is now open through the Doximity website. If you are board-certified in the 16 adult or 10 pediatric specialties surveyed by U.S. News you should receive an email from Doximity with a link to the survey.

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