Vanderbilt University Medical Center Office of News & Communications (N&C) is responsible for disseminating information to members of the news media and to the general public.

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

VUMC In The News

• “Medicare Cost-Saving Moves Can Backfire”
  HealthDay News - 2/9/2010
• “Clinical trials play a key role in medical research”
  The Tennessean - 2/8/2010
• “Seniors aren't getting vital vaccinations, study finds”
  McClatchy Newswire - 2/5/2010
• “Lancet Retracts Controversial Autism Paper”
  ABC News.com - 2/3/2010
• “Medical journal retracts study linking autism to vaccine”
  CNN - 2/3/2010

Medical News From VUMC Publications

• “Study may lead to new drugs to combat sleeping sickness”
  The Reporter - 2/5/2010
• “Acetaminophen aids kidneys after muscle injury”
  The Reporter - 2/5/2010
• “‘Wizard’ ready to work its magic on referring physicians”
  The Reporter - 2/5/2010
• “Balser outlines fresh look at VUMC’s pillars”
  The Reporter - 2/5/2010
• “Study explores pneumonia’s myriad causes”
  The Reporter - 1/29/2010

Video

• 2/9/2010 -  Variation in Two Chromosomes May Connect to Alzheimer's
• 1/7/2010 -  Small Town Teens Make New Discovery in Lab
• 12/10/2009 -  'High Tech High Touch' Helps Lymphedema Patients
• 11/30/2009 -  ICU Care Could Affect Brain Function
• 11/9/2009 -  Critical Care Tower - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Remarks

News Releases

• 2/9/2010 - Variation in Two Chromosomes May Connect to Alzheimer's
• 2/4/2010 - New Blood Test for Coronary Artery Disease Now Available at Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute
• 2/1/2010 - Vanderbilt Doctors Urge Caution When Sledding
• 2/1/2010 - Acetaminophen Protects Kidneys After Muscle Injury
• 1/27/2010 - Tea and Exercise May Affect Depression in Breast Cancer Patients