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Pain medication. Cosmetics. Cleaning supplies. Tennessee Poison Center’s message: lock them away.

By Jessica Pasley

But if the unexpected occurs, TPC’s hotline is staffed by nurses, pharmacists, physicians and board-certified medical toxicologists

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VUMC Pets of the Day: Ted and Luna

By Wayne Wood

Today’s Dog of the Day is Ted, submitted by Jonathan Leano of Radiology. “Ted is…

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VUMC Pets of the Day: Effie and Augustus

By Wayne Wood

Today’s Cat of the Day is Effie, submitted by Jennifer Luther of Pediatric Infectious Diseases.…

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VUMC Pets of the Day: Chops and Sassy

By Wayne Wood

Today’s Dog of the Day is Chops, submitted by Buffy Hyman, Acute Care Rehab Services.…

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Credo Award Winner

A fierce patient advocate, physical therapist Sarah Moran is a champion for children with disabilities

By Nancy Humphrey

“Sarah is truly the unsung hero. It is because of her diligence, leadership, communication and dedication that hundreds of children in Tennessee and their families had memorable experiences this summer at triathlons and camps.”

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VUMC Pets of the Day: Marley Mae and Becky

By Wayne Wood

Today’s Dog of the Day is Marley Mae, submitted by Ali Grubbs of the Transitional…

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Credo Award Winner

Credo Award winner Jay Morrison sees himself as VUMC’s utility baseball player, giving structure, process and support so the whole team wins

By Danny Bonvissuto

“I love a challenge and working on something I know is going to be hard because the value is that much better on the back end."

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VUMC Pets of the Day: Charlie Arrow and Sebastian

By Wayne Wood

Today’s Dog of the Day is Charlie Arrow, submitted by Alicia Kepley of Pediatric Cardiac…

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Pets of VUMC Collection #7: Great outdoors, part 2

By Wayne Wood

Pets that are outstanding in the field of standing out in a field. Also in trees, yards, in pools, on beaches and by lakes.

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Health, yes

Stepping back is best for springing forward: tips for dealing with the beginning of daylight saving time

By Jessica Pasley

Go to bed a little earlier than usual. Take a good look at the morning sun when you get up.

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