Tales of VUMC Past
The Vanderbilt doctor who told his story of battling AIDS on “60 Minutes”
By Wayne Wood
He wrote a bestseller, was interviewed on "60 Minutes," and his story showed a more hopeful future for people infected with HIV
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Health, yes
Here’s your “How to wear a mask” guide from an infectious disease specialist
By Jessica Pasley
A reminder for regular mask-wearers and a primer for masking novices
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Health, yes
Home with a cold or the flu? It’s OK to snuggle with your pet, infectious disease doctor says.
By Wayne Wood
Dogs and cats can't catch or spread human disease and "are a comfort, not a hazard"
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Health, yes
When should you take your child to the emergency room for cold or flu symptoms?
By Jessica Pasley
The majority of emergency room visits can be averted with a call or visit to a pediatrician
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VUMC in the Community
Katrina Robertson went from death’s door to a full life. Her story is one of thousands from the first 25 years of the Vanderbilt Comprehensive Care Clinic
By Wayne Wood
The VCCC opened its doors 25 years ago when AIDS was fatal and hope was rare. Today the clinic serves thousands of patients and is an international model in the treatment of people with HIV.
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