Daily Archives: February 2, 2020

Internal career development events planned for February: CNA Certification and Resume Review and Mock Interview

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Adults over 18 needed for C. Difficile infection study

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VUMC in the news

A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Continue reading

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Center for Musculoskeletal Research Grant Program seeks applications; deadline is April 3

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“Momentum”: No sugarcoating: Survivor details cancer ordeal that a vaccine can now prevent

Betsy Williams has firsthand advice for parents on the fence about whether their adolescent children should be vaccinated for the common human papilloma virus (HPV), which can lead to six types of cancer. Don’t hesitate. Do it.
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School of Nursing open house for prospective students is Feb. 29

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Flexner Dean’s Lecture on “Global and Local Impact of Mass Violence” to be Feb. 17

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Study tracks causes of high antibiotic prescribing rates in Tennessee

For a few years, Tennessee has been ranked as one of the highest antibiotic prescribing states in the nation, and a recent study showing that fewer than 2% of clinicians were responsible for prescribing 25% of pediatric antibiotics is moving some to ac… Continue reading

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A Children’s Hospital doctor and two female football pioneers went to the NFL Pro Bowl with a message of empowerment for girls

“Being on a team is a way to build leadership skills. We all highlighted the importance of teaching the girls about their value.” Continue reading

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Vanderbilt Weight Loss Center informational event is April 18

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