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Patient designs shoes for Coaches vs. Cancer game

murphyfe — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:51:43 +0000

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Cancer patient Jayden Bailey, left, designed the shoes worn by Vanderbilt men’s basketball coach Jerry Stackhouse during the recent Coaches vs. Cancer “Suits and Sneakers” basketball game. (courtesy VU Athletics)

by Christina Echegaray

Since being diagnosed with cancer, Jayden Bailey, 14, has been sidelined from playing basketball, the sport he loves most. He also loves being able to don his collection of basketball sneakers while on the court.

Jayden, from Lebanon, Tennessee, was diagnosed June 26, 2022, with osteosarcoma, a cancer that originates in the bone forming cells, which was discovered in his left shoulder. He had a portion of his bone removed from his shoulder and upper arm for a tumor resection. He is currently undergoing chemotherapy at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

“We really didn’t expect at all that it was cancer,” Jayden said. “I was complaining about my shoulder for a while, but we just took it as me being sore because I was playing a lot with going to practices and games.”

“Looking back, his shoulder looks really big and swollen in pictures,” added Jayden’s mom, London Elie. “We just thought he had gotten a lot of muscle and was growing.”

Right now, Jayden is on his fifth cycle (out of six) of treatment. When asked what motivates him, he replied: “Getting back to basketball.”

Recently, Jayden “got back to basketball” in a way he never imagined, and he got to incorporate his love for basketball sneakers. He got to design a special pair of Nike Air Max shoes for Jerry Stackhouse, coach of the Vanderbilt University men’s basketball team, to wear during the Jan. 24 Coaches vs. Cancer “Suits and Sneakers” basketball game. VU took on the Kentucky Wildcats, and Jayden watched as a special guest.

Coaches vs. Cancer is a nationwide, weeklong fundraising initiative of the American Cancer Society. The “Suits and Sneakers” games support and raise awareness of childhood cancer research and programs.

With his mom’s help, Jayden chose to color a yellow ribbon across a portion of the shoes surrounded by black. The yellow ribbon represents childhood cancer, and the colors coincidently match VU’s signature black and gold. They also inscribed the words “Jayden’s Journey” and “Childhood Cancer” on each shoe.

This was the second year that VU men’s basketball teamed up with Monroe Carell to have a patient design a pair of sneakers for the “Suits and Sneakers” game.

“As a program, we are touched to help bring continued awareness to the fight against cancer through the “Suits and Sneakers” initiative. We hope our efforts inspire those fighting this awful disease,” said Stackhouse said.

“We are inspired by Jayden and his family’s strength and fighting spirit. The work our Vanderbilt community teammates at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Monroe Carell are doing against cancer is truly amazing. Our Commodore program is always ready and honored to help support Jayden and all those fighting. We are all in this fight together.”

Jayden attended the VU basketball game with his mom, his grandfather, Lester Elie, and his 2-year-old sister, Amira Jade. They sat right behind the VU basketball team.

“It was just so cool being there,” Jayden said, noting it was his first time at an in-person college or pro basketball game. “It was a very nice experience,” he said.

“He doesn’t get excited about a lot of things, so it was really nice to see him so happy,” London Elie said about her son attending the game.

Jayden joked he would only watch games in person from now on instead of TV — if that was an option. He frequently watches basketball on TV, often tuning in to the Memphis Grizzlies’ games to watch his favorite NBA player, Ja Morant.

Jayden, who is about 6 feet tall, hopes to play college basketball one day, following in his family’s footsteps.

His grandfather, Lester, known as “Pa Pa” and who stands 6 feet 6 inches tall, played college basketball for Northwestern State. Jayden’s mom played at center for Trevecca University and then Cumberland University.

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The VUMC/VUSM Racial Equity Plan

nolandba — Wed, 04 May 2022 14:50:00 +0000

The VUMC/VUSM Racial Equity Plan nolandba Wed, 05/04/2022 - 09:50 RSS:

The Racial Equity Plan was released to the VUMC community May 4, 2022. This plan outlines goals, actions, accountability, and milestones for advancing racial equity at VUMC and VUSM. The VUMC and VUSM community can access the plan here:

Welcome | Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence (vumc.org)

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LGBTQ+ Health Fair (April 30)

nolandba — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:22:41 +0000

LGBTQ+ Health Fair (April 30) nolandba Fri, 04/15/2022 - 10:22 RSS:

Out & About Today

Click image below to see Out & About Today (Newschannel 5) Interview.

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Ike Robinson Lecture: Utibe Essien, MD, MPH speaks on health disparities

nolandba — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 20:49:44 +0000

Ike Robinson Lecture: Utibe Essien, MD, MPH speaks on health disparities nolandba Fri, 04/08/2022 - 15:49 RSS:

https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/event/7658407

Utibe R. Essien, MD, MPH is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, a general internist and health disparities researcher in the VA Pittsburgh Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion.

Utibe Essien, MD, MPH

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VUMC again named a Leader in LGBTQ+ Health Equality

nolandba — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:10:08 +0000

VUMC again named a Leader in LGBTQ+ Health Equality nolandba Mon, 03/28/2022 - 15:10 RSS:

Doug Campbell

https://news.vumc.org/2022/03/28/vumc-again-named-a-leader-in-lgbtq-healthcare-equality/

Once again, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been named a Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).

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VUMC’s DeBaun elected president-elect of the American Pediatric Society

nolandba — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:24:27 +0000

VUMC’s DeBaun elected president-elect of the American Pediatric Society nolandba Mon, 03/28/2022 - 14:24 RSS:

Nancy Humphrey

https://news.vumc.org/2022/03/24/vumcs-debaun-elected-president-elect-of-the-american-pediatric-society/

Michael DeBaun, MD, MS, MPH, professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, vice-chair of Clinical Research and Translational Research and J.C. Peterson, M.D. Endowed Chair in Pediatrics, has been elected president-elect of the American Pediatric Society.

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Trailblazing Women in Healthcare (Women's History Discussion Panel)

nolandba — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 21:19:52 +0000

Trailblazing Women in Healthcare (Women's History Discussion Panel) nolandba Tue, 03/15/2022 - 16:19 RSS:

Please Register Here

Shayne Seabold Taylor, MD | Kristy Sinkfield, EdD

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Women Leaders in Public Health (A Panel Discussion)

nolandba — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 21:08:33 +0000

Women Leaders in Public Health (A Panel Discussion) nolandba Tue, 03/15/2022 - 16:08 RSS:

To register, email: marine.v.ghulyan@vumc.org

Digna Valez-Edwards, PhD

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Department of Medicine announces 1 Million Endowment to Support Diversity, Inclusion Efforts

nolandba — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:56:48 +0000

Department of Medicine announces 1 Million Endowment to Support Diversity, Inclusion Efforts nolandba Mon, 03/14/2022 - 10:56 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2022/03/14/department-of-medicine-announces-1-million-endowment-to-support-diversity-inclusion-efforts/

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Medicine has announced a $1 million endowment dedicated to the department’s efforts in diversity and inclusion. This announcement was made by Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, Hugh J. Morgan Professor and chair of the Department of Medicine, at the opening of the recent Ownby Lectureship.

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American College of Cardiology honors Vanderbilt's Dixon, Thomas

nolandba — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:44:56 +0000

American College of Cardiology honors Vanderbilt's Dixon, Thomas nolandba Mon, 03/14/2022 - 09:44 RSS:

Matt Batcheldor

https://news.vumc.org/2022/03/10/american-college-of-cardiology-honors-vanderbilts-dixon-thomas/

Two fellows in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine have received awards from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC).

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Upperman appointed to NACCD Advisory Committee

nolandba — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:57:58 +0000

Upperman appointed to NACCD Advisory Committee nolandba Tue, 03/01/2022 - 08:57 RSS:

Christina Echegaray

https://news.vumc.org/2022/02/23/upperman-appointed-to-naccd-advisory-committee/

Jeffrey Upperman, MD, surgeon-in-chief of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, has been appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD) by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Jeffrey Upperman, MD

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Celebrating Black History Month with Patricia Taylor of 'Be the Bridge' (video)

nolandba — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:15:04 +0000

Celebrating Black History Month with Patricia Taylor of 'Be the Bridge' (video) nolandba Mon, 02/28/2022 - 13:15 RSS:

In celebration of Black History Month, please join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion as we welcome Patricia Taylor, Director of Programs for Be the Bridge. This conversation will help us understand how to initiate productive dialogue with children about the importance of Black History and anti-racism, what it means to be a bridge builder, and what you can do to take action in your community.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Patricia Taylor

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Food for the Soul: A Celebration of African American Cuisine (video)

nolandba — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:46:08 +0000

Food for the Soul: A Celebration of African American Cuisine (video) nolandba Tue, 02/22/2022 - 10:46 RSS:

Food for the Soul: A Celebration of African American Cuisine - A presentation by author/activist/professor, Dr. Alice Randall of Vanderbilt University. Facilitated by Jessica Ganzie of the VUMC Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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"Break the Bias" with Kia Jarmon: An International Women's Day Virtual Event

nolandba — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:42:57 +0000

"Break the Bias" with Kia Jarmon: An International Women's Day Virtual Event nolandba Wed, 02/16/2022 - 10:42 RSS:

Click on graphic to Register

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Call for Nominations for the AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship - Deadline February 14, 2022

nolandba — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:59:25 +0000

Call for Nominations for the AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship - Deadline February 14, 2022 nolandba Tue, 02/08/2022 - 09:59 RSS:

Nominations are now open for the AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship. Because each institution may nominate only one candidate, VUMC/VUSM is holding an internal nomination process to decide on the final candidate.

The fellowship recognizes an outstanding junior faculty member who has held the assistant professor position no more than three years. The candidate must have demonstrated leadership in the United States in addressing inequities in medical education and health care; demonstrated efforts in addressing educational, societal, or health care needs of racial and ethnic minorities; and is committed to a career in academic medicine.

The recipient receives a $25,000 grant to support a project performed in the United States to support racial and ethnic minorities. Funding for the fellowship begins in November of the year the fellowship is awarded. More details are here https://www.aamc.org/what-we-do/aamc-awards/nickens-faculty-fellowship

The candidate must

Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Hold the rank of full-time assistant professor in a LCME-accredited U.S. medical school department
Have held the assistant professor position appointment beginning no earlier than July 1, 2019
Have received only one appointment as assistant professor
Hold an MD, PhD, or have earned another doctoral degree

Nominations for the VUMC internal process are due Monday, February 14, 2022. For the internal process, please submit the nominee’s CV and a 250 word statement summarizing how they have addressed inequities in medical education and health care and/or demonstrated efforts in addressing educational, societal, or health care needs of racial and ethnic minorities.

The candidate will be notified by Thursday, February 24, 2022. The final application (due April 1, 2022) requires submission of a brief (2 page) project description and budget from the candidate. The Office of Faculty Affairs will assist the candidate with the submission process.

You may open the survey in your web browser by clicking the link below:

AAMC - Nickens Fellowship 2022 Internal Nominations

If the link above does not work, try copying the link below into your web browser:

https://redcap.vanderbilt.edu/surveys/?s=DLWN43FTMWHFNX7C

Please contact Dr. Maureen Gannon with questions - Maureen.gannon@vumc.org

615-936-2676

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2022 VUMC Black History Month Events

nolandba — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:04:24 +0000

2022 VUMC Black History Month Events nolandba Thu, 02/03/2022 - 11:04 RSS:

Tuesday February 1 @ 12:00pm: Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) Black History Month Interview Series: Craig Jackson, JD, MSW, FASAHP, Dean, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University.

Saturday February 5 – Sunday February 6 @ 12:00pm – 6:00pm both days: The Black Business Fair by The Nashville Black Market located at the Wedge, 2020 Lindell Avenue.

Tuesday February 8 @ 12:00pm: ASAHP Black History Month Interview Series: Cynthia Hughes-Harris, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, FASAHP, Dean, School of Allied Health Sciences, Florida A&M University.

Wednesday February 9 @ 11:00am: Internal Mobility (virtual event).

Tuesday February 15 @ 12:00pm: ASAHP Black History Month Interview Series: Peggy Valentine, EdD, FASAHP, Vice President, Allied Health Education, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Facebook page.

Monday February 21 @ 12:00pm: Food for the Soul: Celebrating African American Cuisine: Alice Randall, Artist in Residence, African American and Diaspora Studies, Vanderbilt University.

Tuesday February 22 @ 12:00pm: ASAHP Black History Month Interview Series: Mary Simmons, PhD, MPH, RRT, President, National Society of Allied Health; Director, Division of Cardiopulmonary Science, School of Allied Health, Florida A&M University. Facebook page.

Wednesday, February 23 @ 11:00am: Fidelity - Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings Workshop (virtual event).

Friday, February 25 @ 12:00pm: Celebrating Black History Month: Patricia A. Taylor, Director of Programs, Be the Bridge.

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2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Panel Discussion (video)

nolandba — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:52:22 +0000

2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Panel Discussion (video) nolandba Tue, 01/18/2022 - 11:52 RSS:

January 17, 2022 - "Where Do We Go from Here?"

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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New faculty awards honor clinical, research, teaching missions

nolandba — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:07:37 +0000

New faculty awards honor clinical, research, teaching missions nolandba Mon, 01/10/2022 - 09:07 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2022/01/06/new-faculty-awards-honor-clinical-research-teaching-missions/

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Nominate a staff or faculty member for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award

nolandba — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:24:56 +0000

Nominate a staff or faculty member for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award nolandba Thu, 01/06/2022 - 12:24 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2022/01/03/nominate-a-staff-or-faculty-member-for-the-martin-luther-king-jr-award/

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Patient designs shoes for Coaches vs. Cancer game

nolandba — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:08:47 +0000

Patient designs shoes for Coaches vs. Cancer game nolandba Wed, 01/05/2022 - 15:08 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2023/02/09/patient-designs-shoes-for-coaches-vs-cancer-game/

by Christina Echegaray

“Looking back, his shoulder looks really big and swollen in pictures,” added Jayden’s mom, London Elie. “We just thought he had gotten a lot of muscle and was growing.”

Right now, Jayden is on his fifth cycle (out of six) of treatment. When asked what motivates him, he replied: “Getting back to basketball.”

This was the second year that VU men’s basketball teamed up with Monroe Carell to have a patient design a pair of sneakers for the “Suits and Sneakers” game.

Jayden attended the VU basketball game with his mom, his grandfather, Lester Elie, and his 2-year-old sister, Amira Jade. They sat right behind the VU basketball team.

“It was just so cool being there,” Jayden said, noting it was his first time at an in-person college or pro basketball game. “It was a very nice experience,” he said.

“He doesn’t get excited about a lot of things, so it was really nice to see him so happy,” London Elie said about her son attending the game.

Jayden, who is about 6 feet tall, hopes to play college basketball one day, following in his family’s footsteps.

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MLK Day, Martin Luther King, Jr., Martha Dawson, Commemorative lecture, VUMC Office for Diversity Affairs, diversity and inclusion, VUMC, VUSM

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