Daily Archives: May 5, 2019

Do therapy dogs help children who have cancer? A study seeks to move beyond the anecdotes.

The sight of a dog in a therapy vest trotting down a hospital hallway or being petted by a child lying in a hospital bed is familiar to many, yet the scientific research showing the impact of therapy animals is largely anecdotal, says Vanderbilt Univer… Continue reading →

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Defining Personalized Care: Communicate Effectively segment ready to complete

About 60% of Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees have already completed the second segment of Defining Personalized Care — Elevating Our Culture of Service, a two-year personalized care journey through exceptional service. Continue reading →

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Open house to learn more about Master of Liberal Arts and Science program is May 21

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Nurses’ Week video shows Burn Center nurse Tiffany Nugen being surprised by a grateful family

The Lemarr family traveled from East Tennessee to say thank you. Continue reading →

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35% have taken the VUMC Culture Survey: Pulse Edition. Have you?

You can take the survey on a computer, tablet or mobile device. If you don’t have access to a computer, you can take the survey at the Employee Service Center. Continue reading →

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VUMC Baby Shower for new and expectant parents is May 13

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