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Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science (VUIIS) has added an X-ray velocimetry (XV) — the first of its kind at an academic medical center — capable of measuring how individual areas of the lung are functioning as breaths are taken. The XV scanner combines fluoroscopy with analytical software to visually document the lung’s air flow as color heat maps. This allows a correlation of the lung’s function to the lung’s structures. For more on the scanner, see the full story below. https://bit.ly/4dx9rjy

Warren Taylor, MD, MHSc, James G. Blakemore Professor of Psychiatry, has been appointed vice-chair for Research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. “He (Dr. Taylor) has served the department for many years as director for both the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and the Division of General Psychiatry. I am grateful that he will now focus strategically on how to expand our research and collaborations in the department,” said Stephan Heckers, MD, MSc, William P. and Henry B. Test Professor of Schizophrenia Research and chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Congratulations, Dr. Taylor! https://bit.ly/3yAAqfc

Cookeville Regional Medical Center Cancer Center recently hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration, in honor of the new agreement between our two cancer centers. Vanderbilt-Ingram medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and advanced practice nurses are now the exclusive providers for cancer care. This relationship builds upon a decade-long collaboration between Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Cookeville Regional. Our providers look forward to servicing more of the Cookeville and Upper Cumberland communities! https://bit.ly/3YsVsar

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) from Vanderbilt University Medical Center recently traveled to Kenya to attend the inaugural Pan African Nurse Anesthetists Conference. The VUMC group raised about $34,000 to enable the trip while sponsoring 27 Africans to also attend the meeting. The conference brought together non-physician anesthesia providers from 18 different countries in Africa for continued education and networking. The purpose was to reduce maternal mortality by improving safe access to anesthesia for pregnant women across Africa. https://bit.ly/3Sz7KtR

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recently added pancreas and lung transplantation to the growing list of offerings from the Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Center at Monroe Carell. “Bringing pancreas and lung transplantation into the fold will enable us to provide access to life-saving transplants for as many patients as possible, especially those patients who have traditionally traveled long distances for care," said Dr. Saeed Mohammad, MD, director of the Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Center. For more on this story, visit the link below. https://bit.ly/4fn1dwg

A little holiday cheer during the summer never hurts! This month, 105.9 The Rock and 107.5 The River hosted a Christmas in July toy drive, fundraising and collecting toys to support patients and families at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. We are so thankful for their partnership! It's not too late to help spread joy! Visit https://lnkd.in/gWhwKBft to learn more and make a gift. iHeartMedia iHeartRadio

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center performed a record number of solid organ transplants in fiscal year 2024, and many of the individual programs experienced record years as well. The adult program performed 760 transplants, and the pediatric program completed 49 transplants from July 2023 to June 2024. Which brings our historical total, since the first kidney transplant in 1962, to more than 13,000. Dr. Joseph Magliocca had this to say on the milestone: “While the numbers are impressive, it is so important not to lose sight of the fact that each one of those transplants is potentially a life saved and/or improved dramatically. There is always more work to do as our goal is to help as many patients with end-stage organ disease as possible. I am so proud and humbled to be a part of this amazing team." Great work, team! https://bit.ly/3A0q1tV

Today’s Friday Introduction features Dr. Rachel Valentine, an OB-GYN. She has been with Vanderbilt Women’s Health for a year and a half, and sees patients at the Vanderbilt Franklin Women's Center. In her words: I grew up in New Jersey, and did all my training at Tulane University in New Orleans. Then I moved to California, where I practiced for four years before coming here. I enjoy the outdoors, gardening and trying new recipes. I went into health care because I have a passion for women's health. I enjoy getting to treat women across all ages, from teenagers through midlife and menopause and into the golden years. I strive to provide an environment where women can put themselves first, and where women can choose the options which best work for them. I’m proud to work at Vanderbilt because I enjoy being a part of a larger organization, with the increased access to subspecialists and where every member of the team puts patients first. How I make health care personal: I aim to provide a healthy and safe environment in deliveries and surgeries where patients can feel free to express their wishes and feel supported. Join us in making health care personal: https://lnkd.in/e-qQuieN.

Loved capturing all of these smiling faces at this year's VWCH Chill Out Employee Appreciation Event 🍦❄️ Vanderbilt University Medical Center #VanderbiltWilsonCountyHospital #VUMCRocks #VanderbiltHealth

Welcome to all our new nurse residents! 🎉 We are thrilled to have you and look forward to the incredible impact you will make in our community. And thank you to all who joined us over the weekend, as we celebrated our new nurse residents at First Horizon Park, home of the Nashville Sounds. Our talent acquisition team hosted a fantastic event, filled with excitement and anticipation for the journey ahead.