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Vanderbilt Study Identifies New Treatment Approaches to Deadly C. diff Toxin

Aug 15, 2015 at 12:26 am by Staff

Vanderbilt University investigators have identified a cellular receptor for a toxin from Clostridium difficile (“C. diff”) — the leading cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea in.... Read More
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AHA Scientific Statement: Mobile Technology May Help People Improve Health Behaviors

Aug 14, 2015 at 12:15 am by Staff

Smartphone applications and wearable sensors have the potential to help people make healthier lifestyle choices, but scientific evidence of mobile health technologies’ effecti.... Read More
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Saint Thomas Buys Out Capella … Then MPT Does the Same

Aug 13, 2015 at 10:03 pm by Staff

In a recent flurry of signatures in late July, Saint Thomas Health agreed to buy out Capella Healthcare’s interest in their four joint venture hospitals in Tennessee. Saint Th.... Read More
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In Memoriam

Aug 13, 2015 at 09:56 pm by Staff

J.D. Elliott, founding president of The Memorial Foundation, passed away after a brief illness at age 78. More than two decades ago, he helped launch the Hendersonville-based.... Read More
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Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About!

Aug 13, 2015 at 09:50 pm by Staff

Kelly Wolgast, DNP, MSS, RN, FACHE, a faculty member at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and a committee chair and board member of the Tennessee Action Coalition has b.... Read More
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Springer Named Saint Thomas Health CEO

Aug 13, 2015 at 07:44 pm by Staff

Karen Springer has been named president and CEO of Saint Thomas Health and senior vice president for Ascension Health/Tennessee Ministry Market Executive. Previously, she serv.... Read More
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Wishes Granted

Aug 13, 2015 at 07:39 pm by Staff

Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center aimed at developing potential new treatments for major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress.... Read More
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Amedisys Opening Nashville Executive Office

Aug 13, 2015 at 07:04 pm by Staff

In late July, Baton Rouge-based home health and hospice giant Amedisys announced the opening of an executive office in Nashville. Calling the city the “epicenter” of the healt.... Read More
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Health Care Council Announces Board

Aug 13, 2015 at 06:58 pm by Staff

The Nashville Health Care Council recently announced the appointment of the organization’s 2015-16 board of directors led by William Gracey, president and CEO, BlueCross BlueS.... Read More
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The Surgical Clinic at Skyline Welcomes Richter

Aug 13, 2015 at 06:55 pm by Staff

The Surgical Clinic PLLC welcomed vascular surgeon Adam A. Richter, MD, RPVI to its surgical practice effective Aug. 1. He is seeing patients at The Surgical Clinic’s TriStar.... Read More