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Fact into fiction: House Organ story vs. Grey’s Anatomy story
Nov. 1, 2011—The writer of the April 2011 story on an innovative spine surgery that saved patient Judy Kerns’ life comments on the TV fictionalization of those events
The Hall-of-Famer at Children’s Hospital
Nov. 1, 2011—Dottie Rager works in the executive suite at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. But she’s done pretty well with the music, too.
Nephrology fellow donates kidney to father
Nov. 1, 2011—Career plans take a turn for the personal
National Arts Program exhibit at One Hundred Oaks is a showcase of Vanderbilt talent
Nov. 1, 2011—You owe it to yourself to drop by the art exhibit at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks to see the National Arts Program’s Third Annual Exhibit and Competition. I was there one recent afternoon and spent much more time than I had anticipated walking through the exhibit, enjoying the creativity and talent of the artists,...
Lessons learned at the pool carry over into medical career
Oct. 5, 2011—In college, Ashley Rowatt Karpinos, M.D., was an elite athlete, one of the best NCAA swimmers in the country. She says the dedication and work ethic she brought to the pool continues to serve her as she seeks an unorthodox combination of specialties in her medical career. Sure, the uniforms are different—a swimsuit, cap and...
In his own terms
Oct. 5, 2011—Last winter, terminally ill with cancer, homeless and unable to speak, 47-year-old Ken Goslin was moving quickly toward an end of life that could have been painful and lonely. But it didn’t turn out that way. Efforts by a team at VUMC, at first acting in their official capacities and later as Goslin’s friends, changed...
Go for the Gold deadline set for Oct. 31
Oct. 5, 2011—The deadline for Go for the Gold, Vanderbilt’s annual program to help employees learn their health risks and support risk reduction, is Monday, Oct. 31. “Participating in Go for the Gold is important for many reasons in addition to the wellness credit,” said Lori Rolando, M.D., MPH, Health Plus medical director. To complete Go for the...
Flulapalooza seeks to test system, break Guinness record
Oct. 5, 2011—A mass vaccination drill, dubbed “Flulapalooza” and orchestrated by Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Office of Emergency Preparedness, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 12. Free flu vaccines will be given to all University and Medical Center faculty, staff, volunteers and students during the daylong event. Although the official goal of the event is to test the...
Stories that stay with you
Oct. 5, 2011—Wherever any of us go, we represent the groups to which we belong. We know this in big ways. If you travel in a foreign country, for example, at some level you are probably conscious that the way you act and treat people somehow represents all Americans. This is true even in small things. If...
Open Enrollment Ends October 14
Oct. 5, 2011—Open Enrollment, the annual opportunity to take charge of your benefits and elect the coverage that fits your needs for the coming year, ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14. This is the one time each year to review your insurance and spending account coverage and make choices for the upcoming calendar year. The...