Daily Archives: November 11, 2020

Synergy and eStar paging to have downtime tomorrow

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Flexner Deans’ Lecture: “Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence That Caring Makes A Difference” is Nov. 16

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eStar Updates & Changes announced

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Eavey to step down from Otolaryngology leadership roles

Roland “Ron” Eavey, MD, SM, Guy M. Maness Professor and chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (O-NHS), will be stepping down from his position as the department’s leader at the end of the academic year. Continue reading →

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Garage safety: cleaning out and knowing the risks

The Tennessee Poison Center warns homeowners that the garage can be a resting place for many toxins, chemicals and potential hazards. Continue reading →

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Subjects needed for study about nut consumption and body weight, waist circumference and body fat

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Handed Down: Risk factors revealed for hereditary prostate cancer

From “Momentum” magazine: Like his father, Jim Heirigs developed prostate cancer. So did his brother. Some families have higher genetic odds for the disease, but very little is known about hereditary prostate cancer risks. Continue reading →

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“Women in Healthcare: The Pursuit of Wellness” workshop set for Dec. 3-4; register now

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Reminder: Clothes Closet needs coats, jackets, other clothes for patients

The VUMC Clothes Closet is a volunteer collaborative sponsored by Guest Services. It serves patients and families at the hospital that are in need of coats, clothes, new undergarments and shoes. Continue reading →

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Bedside Matters rounds on providing cancer care to homeless people is tomorrow

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