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

• “VUMC tests system to recycle anesthetic”
  The Tennessean - 11/19/2008
• “In Case of Emergency”
  WKBN - 11/19/2008
• “Significantly Lower PSA Levels Discovered In Men Who Take Aspirin”
  Medical News Today - 11/18/2008
• “Nashville Doctor Helps Music Stars Keep Their Voices Strong”
  WHNT TV - 11/18/2008
• “Inhaler lung drugs tied to heart problems, deaths”
  Daily Herald (Chicago) - 11/17/2008

Medical News From VMC Publications

• “Vitamin C, E Supplements Won't Help Prevent Cancer”
  HealthDay - 11/17/2008
• “Student studies relationship between pregnancy, prison”
  The Reporter - 11/14/2008
• “Program connects rural hospital with VMC stroke experts”
  The Reporter - 11/14/2008
• “Nurses ratify several changes to bylaws”
  The Reporter - 11/14/2008
• “New system helps young patients hold still for MRIs”
  The Reporter - 11/14/2008

Video

• 11/18/2008 - Saving Lives in the Community - Vanderbilt LifeFlight
• 11/3/2008 - Project Opportunity gives 'Gift of Hope'
• 10/17/2008 - Colonoscopy Can Save A Life
• 9/8/2008 - Paralyzed Patients Get Helping Hand
• 8/1/2008 - Macular Degeneration Slowly Steals Eyesight

News Releases

• 11/18/2008 - Saving Lives in the Community - Vanderbilt LifeFlight
• 11/18/2008 - Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute Named One of Nation’s Top 100 by Thomson Reuters
• 11/3/2008 - Project Opportunity gives 'Gift of Hope'
• 10/24/2008 - Halloween Calls for Extra Care to Keep Children Safe
• 10/23/2008 - Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute Opens Livingston Clinic