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VUMC receives $28 million to lead national study of COVID-diabetes link

ridingkm — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:52:49 +0000

VUMC receives $28 million to lead national study of COVID-diabetes link ridingkm Thu, 08/03/2023 - 10:52 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2023/08/02/vumc-receives-28-million-to-lead-national-study-of-covid-diabetes-link/

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Rothman, Russell, COVID-19 Clinical Trials, covid

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IMPH Health & Hygiene Drive July 19-August 29, 2023

ghulyamv — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:19:15 +0000

IMPH Health & Hygiene Drive July 19-August 29, 2023 ghulyamv Fri, 07/14/2023 - 19:19 RSS:

In partnership with the Community Resource Center (CRC), the Institute for Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) is hosting a Health & Hygiene Donation Drive to support our most vulnerable Middle Tennessee neighbors in Nashville.

The Community Resource Center has been providing critical essential items to our most vulnerable Middle Tennessee neighbors for over 37 years. Their mission is to empower partner agencies to maintain their focus on providing critical services to Middle Tennessee’s most vulnerable populations by relieving them of the burden of securing basic essential products.

CRC current basic essential needs include:

Basic Essentials: soap, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, body/face wipes
Cleaning Needs: laundry detergent, spray cleaners, toilet paper, paper towels
Baby Needs: diapers and/or pull-ups of all sizes, wipes
Seasonal Needs: sunscreen, bug spray

To Make a Virtual Gift Donation click here for CRC Dignity Drive Wishlist

You can also drop your items off at 2525 WE, on 12^th, 6^th, or 4^th floor Lobby.

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New training grant for vaccine-related research in Peru

ridingkm — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:15:26 +0000

New training grant for vaccine-related research in Peru ridingkm Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:15 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2023/07/13/vigh-partners-get-training-grant-to-create-vaccine-related-research-in-peru

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Grijalva, Carlos, Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health

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NIH grant supports TB research network in Brazil

ridingkm — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 16:19:13 +0000

NIH grant supports TB research network in Brazil ridingkm Sat, 06/24/2023 - 11:19 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2023/06/14/nih-grant-boosts-international-tb-research-consortium

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Sterling, Timothy, Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health

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Shu receives mentoring award

ridingkm — Wed, 24 May 2023 16:32:58 +0000

Shu receives mentoring award ridingkm Wed, 05/24/2023 - 11:32 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2023/05/24/faculty-awards-honor-teaching-clinical-research-excellence-2/

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Shu, Xiao Ou, Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center

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American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recognizes Ely and Pun research team

ridingkm — Wed, 24 May 2023 15:28:53 +0000

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recognizes Ely and Pun research team ridingkm Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:28 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2023/05/24/american-association-of-critical-care-nurses-aacn-recognizes-ely-and-pun-research-team

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Ely, Wesley , Pun, Brenda, Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Center

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Publication of the Year Award: Many Medicare Beneficiaries Do Not Fill High-Price Specialty Drug Prescriptions

ridingkm — Thu, 18 May 2023 16:21:53 +0000

Publication of the Year Award: Many Medicare Beneficiaries Do Not Fill High-Price Specialty Drug Prescriptions ridingkm Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:21 RSS:

https://academyhealth.org/node/21375

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Dusetzina, Stacie, Health Policy

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New ‘PoRT’ scale rebalances burden of initiating trust in science

ridingkm — Fri, 12 May 2023 16:13:06 +0000

New ‘PoRT’ scale rebalances burden of initiating trust in science ridingkm Fri, 05/12/2023 - 11:13 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2023/05/10/new-port-scale-rebalances-burden-of-initiating-trust-in-science

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Wilkins, Consuelo

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Diabetes drugs associated with fewer adverse cardiac events in older veterans: study

ridingkm — Mon, 08 May 2023 15:31:58 +0000

Diabetes drugs associated with fewer adverse cardiac events in older veterans: study ridingkm Mon, 05/08/2023 - 10:31 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2023/05/08/diabetes-drugs-associated-with-fewer-adverse-cardiac-events-in-older-veterans-study

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Roumie, Christianne, Richardson, Lee

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VUMC-led trial shows two investigational drugs are ineffective for treating severe COVID-19

ridingkm — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:23:05 +0000

VUMC-led trial shows two investigational drugs are ineffective for treating severe COVID-19 ridingkm Tue, 04/11/2023 - 10:23 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2023/04/11/vumc-led-trial-shows-two-investigational-drugs-are-ineffective-for-treating-severe-covid-19

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Self, Wesley, Collins, Sean, VICTR, COVID-19 Clinical Trials

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VUMC joins group to accelerate implementation of research findings to improve patient outcomes

ridingkm — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:43:19 +0000

VUMC joins group to accelerate implementation of research findings to improve patient outcomes ridingkm Thu, 03/02/2023 - 15:43 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2023/03/02/vumc-joins-group-to-accelerate-implementation-of-research-findings-to-improve-patient-outcomes/

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Kripalani, Sanil, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute-PCORI, Health Services Research

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Clinical trial compares different therapies for spine pain

ridingkm — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 16:39:41 +0000

Clinical trial compares different therapies for spine pain ridingkm Mon, 01/02/2023 - 10:39 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2023/01/12/clinical-trial-compares-different-therapies-for-spine-pain

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Archer, Kristin, Vanderbilt Center for Musculoskeletal Research

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IMPH Holiday Toy and Food Donation Drive 2022

ridingkm — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:54:30 +0000

IMPH Holiday Toy and Food Donation Drive 2022 ridingkm Mon, 11/21/2022 - 08:54 RSS:

Join us in supporting the Jingle Toy Drive and Second Harvest Food Bank this year!

November 20 - December 20

Drop Box Locations:
12th, 6th and 4th Floor Lobbies
2525 West End Avenue

To Make a Virtual Gift Donation:

Jingle Toy Drive 2022 - Campaign (vanderbilthealth.org)
https://www.secondharvestmidtn.org/

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American College of Critical Care Medicine honors Ely

ridingkm — Thu, 12 May 2022 14:32:14 +0000

American College of Critical Care Medicine honors Ely ridingkm Thu, 05/12/2022 - 09:32 RSS:

Wes Ely, MD, MPH was honored by the American College of Critical Care Medicine with the 2022 Distinguished Investigator Award. This award recognizes an established and active Society of Critical Care Medicine clinical investigator for meritorious and pioneering clinical research in critical care who has significantly contributed to understanding the disease or treatment of patients.

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Ely, Wesley , Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Center

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Additional COVID vaccine helps protect transplant patients

ridingkm — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:44:11 +0000

Additional COVID vaccine helps protect transplant patients ridingkm Fri, 04/15/2022 - 11:44 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2022/04/13/additional-covid-vaccine-helps-protect-transplant-patients/

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Self, Wesley, COVID-19 Clinical Trials, COVID-19 Publications/Analysis

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Study compares moral injury in health care workers and veterans

ridingkm — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:09:02 +0000

Study compares moral injury in health care workers and veterans ridingkm Wed, 04/13/2022 - 12:09 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2022/04/13/study-compares-moral-injury-in-health-care-workers-and-veterans/

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Meador, Keith, Center for Biomedical Ethics & Society, Mental Health, COVID-19 Publications/Analysis, COVID-19 and Cognitive Function

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Major grant renewal to provide five more years of support for VICTR

ridingkm — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:38:42 +0000

Major grant renewal to provide five more years of support for VICTR ridingkm Wed, 04/06/2022 - 09:38 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2022/04/06/major-grant-renewal-to-provide-five-more-years-of-support-for-victr/

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Bernard, Gordon, Wilkins, Consuelo, VICTR

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Medicare beneficiaries without low-income subsidies were less likely to fill important prescriptions, new study finds

ridingkm — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:56:45 +0000

Medicare beneficiaries without low-income subsidies were less likely to fill important prescriptions, new study finds ridingkm Mon, 04/04/2022 - 09:56 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2022/04/04/medicare-beneficiaries-without-low-income-subsidies-were-less-likely-to-fill-important-prescriptions-new-study-finds/

Many Medicare beneficiaries do not fill high-price specialty drug prescriptions, particularly those that do not receive a low-income subsidy. Stacie Dusetzina, PhD, Russell Rothman, MD, MPP, and colleagues found that beneficiaries receiving subsidies were twice as likely to obtain the prescribed drug than those not receiving subsidies, demonstrating the need to increase the accessibility of high-price medications by reducing out-of-pocket expenses under Medicare Part D. Read More

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Dusetzina, Stacie, Rothman, Russell, Health Services Research, Health Policy

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Barkin departing to become chair of pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University

ridingkm — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:20:46 +0000

Barkin departing to become chair of pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University ridingkm Thu, 03/31/2022 - 09:20 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2022/03/31/barkin-departing-to-become-chair-of-pediatrics-at-virginia-commonwealth-university/

Shari Barkin, MD, MSHS will depart VUMC to become chair of the Department of Pediatrics and physician-in-chief at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University. Thank you, Dr. Barkin, for your many years of service and leadership at VUMC. We wish you all the best in your new role! Read More

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Shari Barkin

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VUMC Clickbusters program helps reduce EHR alerts

ridingkm — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:54:47 +0000

VUMC Clickbusters program helps reduce EHR alerts ridingkm Thu, 03/24/2022 - 09:54 RSS:

https://news.vumc.org/2022/03/24/vumc-clickbusters-program-helps-reduce-ehr-alerts/

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Wright, Adam, McCoy, Allison, Horst, Sarah, Health Services Research

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VUMC receives $28 million to lead national study of COVID-diabetes link

IMPH Health & Hygiene Drive July 19-August 29, 2023

New training grant for vaccine-related research in Peru

NIH grant supports TB research network in Brazil

Shu receives mentoring award

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recognizes Ely and Pun research team

Publication of the Year Award: Many Medicare Beneficiaries Do Not Fill High-Price Specialty Drug Prescriptions

New ‘PoRT’ scale rebalances burden of initiating trust in science

Diabetes drugs associated with fewer adverse cardiac events in older veterans: study

VUMC-led trial shows two investigational drugs are ineffective for treating severe COVID-19

VUMC joins group to accelerate implementation of research findings to improve patient outcomes

Clinical trial compares different therapies for spine pain

IMPH Holiday Toy and Food Donation Drive 2022

Jingle Toy Drive 2022 - Campaign (vanderbilthealth.org)https://www.secondharvestmidtn.org/

American College of Critical Care Medicine honors Ely

Additional COVID vaccine helps protect transplant patients

Study compares moral injury in health care workers and veterans

Major grant renewal to provide five more years of support for VICTR

Medicare beneficiaries without low-income subsidies were less likely to fill important prescriptions, new study finds

Barkin departing to become chair of pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University

VUMC Clickbusters program helps reduce EHR alerts

Jingle Toy Drive 2022 - Campaign (vanderbilthealth.org)
https://www.secondharvestmidtn.org/