We are committed to excellence in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education and training. We thrive on challenges, embrace collaboration and champion innovation. We are a growing health system with 7 hospitals and hundreds of clinics throughout the Mid-South as well as one of the nation's top biomedical research programs as measured by competitive research funding from the National Institutes of Health and other sources. Join us in making health care personal: http://spr.ly/6189zcmVT VUMC is regularly ranked among the nation's elite hospitals in terms of quality and effectiveness. Our tireless pursuit of personalized care has earned scores of patient satisfaction awards. Our research is expanding the frontiers of medical knowledge, and every day we advance toward a better understanding of human health. We blend new discoveries and technology into health education, preparing distinguished medical professionals to offer the most progressive and compassionate care possible. We set the pace for health care in the Southeast, and we are a nationally-respected referral center. We are building on nearly 150 years of accomplishments to shape the future of health care the world over. For information about our clinical services for adults throughout the Vanderbilt Health system, visit http://www.VanderbiltHealth.com. For information about our comprehensive Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital, visit https://childrenshospitalvanderbilt.org/ For more information about Vanderbilt University Medical Center: https://www.vumc.org/ To learn more about working at Vanderbilt: https://www.vumc.org/careers/ Social Media Participation Guidelines: http://tinyurl.com/vumcpolicy
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Daniel Brown, MD, professor and interim chair of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, has been named as the department’s next chair. “As interim chair Dr. Brown has proven to be an accomplished leader in the challenging climate in which our hospitals and clinics must operate. I am delighted that he will be assuming this vital position on a permanent basis," said Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer for VUMC and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Congratulations, Dr. Brown! http://spr.ly/6042d1ARg
A study led by researchers from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center sheds light on some of the genetic variants that make breast cancer more deadly for women of African ancestry and significantly reduces the disparity in knowledge for assessing their genomic risk factors. More on this study, published in Nature Genetics, here: http://spr.ly/6043d1vff
Congrats to Connie for graduating last week with her Masters in Science of Nursing, Executive Leadership and Administration! 🎉 Currently working for Vanderbilt Health as a registered nurse at our Clinical Research Center, Connie started with us as a medical receptionist. Since then, she's taken full advantage of our employee benefits to further her education and subsequently, her nursing career. Using our tuition reimbursement program and our loan repayment program for nurses, she's received her Associate's, Bachelor's, and her Master's degrees. Aside from the educational benefits, her favorite thing about working at Vanderbilt Health "is that Vanderbilt is very family-oriented. We treat each other like family instead of co-workers. If someone is sick, we take them food or have food sent. I also love that I get to motivate, mentor, and inspire others in my work here at Vanderbilt. They not only want to see employees grow within the company, but they take pride in your individual growth as well." Thanks for the love, Constance Dotye and congrats again on your major achievement! If you're interested in joining Connie as a nurse for Vanderbilt Health, click the link for all open roles: http://spr.ly/6044dRIug
What do organizations need to ensure they demonstrate the value of professional accountability? If you have robust professionalism programs, you might perform a return on investment (ROI) analysis to indicate the quantitative value of the program(s). Keys to accurate and effective benefits analysis pertaining to professionalism include: comprehensive ROI calculations, additional value sources, casting a long view and sharing successes. You can access the full article from the Vanderbilt Health Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy (CPPA) on the ROI of Professionalism (est. 3-min read) by clicking here: http://spr.ly/6046dEYLi Additionally, if you are interested in learning about the latest research and insights regarding professionalism from the CPPA, sign up for their monthly Insight Exchange here: http://spr.ly/6049dEYLl
Their research of today helps to build a better tomorrow. Throughout Vanderbilt University Medical Center locations, many of our nurses displayed and discussed their research findings during Nurses Week poster presentations. Congratulations to all on your hard work! Interested in joining us as a nurse? Click the link for open roles: http://spr.ly/6042dEkIo
Today is Vanderbilt Health Giving Day! Gifts from donors ensure that Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt will always have the very latest technology and treatments available. Today, you can impact care for patients like Poppy. Visit http://spr.ly/6041dJQac to make a gift and have it matched by our generous partner, Zander Insurance. When the Cox family were told that their little girl was going to be born with spina bifida, they didn’t know what to expect, but something told them that she was a fighter. With the help of a dedicated team at Monroe Carell, Poppy is proving that she can do anything she sets her mind to!
Thank you to Tri Star Energy for your support of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt! The support of Tri Star Energy helps bring healing to countless patients and families through multiple care areas, including the Department of Spiritual Care. In 2015 McCall Alexander Carmichael (MAC for short) was a beautiful, happy, sweet 17-month-old who was “wise beyond his years,” said his mother, Brandi. Born with large dimples and chubby cheeks, he earned the nickname “Cheeks McGee.” After a tragic choking accident, a team at Monroe Carell tried everything to save MAC’s life, but the family lost him after three days. During that time, the spiritual care team did everything they could to help the family. “We are of Christian faith, and MAC had not been baptized. They did that for us. They helped us through,” said Hunter, MAC’s dad. The Department of Spiritual Care at Monroe Carell is instrumental in providing compassionate care at various stages of a child’s medical journey. Chaplains create a safe space for spiritual expression during what is often a challenging time in a family’s life. Additionally, chaplains play an invaluable role in supporting staff. Tri Star Energy, along with the MAC Carmichael Fund and the generosity of Fran Hardcastle, another longtime supporter of Monroe Carell, have allowed the Department of Spiritual Care to grow exponentially. This month, you can help Tri Star Energy support programs at Monroe Carell by visiting any Twice Daily, Sudden Service or White Bison location to round up your purchase.
A brief Q&A about global health concerns, with Muktar Aliyu, MD, DrPH, MPH, director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health and professor of Health Policy and Medicine at VUMC. http://spr.ly/6048jCocp
Last week, we held the annual Blessing of Hands, a celebration initially created to honor the nurses at the Medical Center. Now, it is a way to honor all of the roles that go into making Vanderbilt Health a success. The tradition was introduced by the Rev. Raye Nell Dyer in 1999. She was the longtime chaplain at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and now serves as the chaplain of LifeFlight. “Our hands are symbolic of our lives and who we are,” Dyer said. “They are symbolic of our lives’ work. For many, this blessing is like a cleansing, a renewing. To be appreciated and loved and have it spoken to you is a powerful thing.” Click the link for an onsite account of the Blessing of Hands: http://spr.ly/6047j7NLc