Vanderbilt Medical Center's Office of News & Public Affairs (NPA) is responsible for disseminating information to members of the news media and to the general public.

In addition to all media relations responsibilities, NPA produces many of VMC's publications distributed on campus, including the VUMC Reporter and House Organ.

NPA is part of the Medical Center's Division of Communications, reporting to the medical center associate vice chancellor of Communications.

VMC In The News

• “Vegetable markets in Nashville food deserts”
  Examiner.com - 7/1/2009
• “Lung disease of soldier linked to burn pits”
  ArmyTimes - 7/1/2009
• “Experts urge stronger limits for some pain drugs”
  Reuters - 7/1/2009
• “Courts Face New Faith Healing Challenges”
  Associated Press - 6/30/2009
• “Holistic Medicine Used To Treat Autism”
  WSMV TV - 6/30/2009

Medical News From VMC Publications

• “VHVI system streamlines flow of information”
  The Reporter - 6/26/2009
• “Geriatric care focus of new VUSN series”
  The Reporter - 6/26/2009
• “Children’s Hospital family meets with lawmakers in D.C.”
  The Reporter - 6/26/2009
• “VICC research efforts highlighted at annual cancer conference”
  The Reporter - 6/26/2009
• “New technique may improve cochlear implantation process”
  The Reporter - 6/19/2009

Video

• 6/17/2009 - Interactive TV Gives Patients Access to Movies and Internet
• 5/21/2009 - Musicians Bring Magic of Music to Patients
• 4/24/2009 - Innovative Program Helps High School Students Learn Math/Science
• 4/1/2009 - Corrective Lens May Help Repair Lasik Surgery
• 3/2/2009 - Emergency Whiteboard Has 'Lifesaving Potential'

News Releases

• 7/2/2009 - Safety Tips from Children's Hospital Can Reduce Risks from Fireworks on July 4
• 6/26/2009 - Structural biology scores with protein snapshot
• 6/23/2009 - With Summer Here, Precautions Needed To Keep Your Cool
• 6/18/2009 - Six Children’s Hospital Specialties Ranked Among Nation’s Best
• 6/17/2009 - Interactive TV Gives Patients Access to Movies and Internet