Population Health Blog

Cedar Gate Technologies and Vanderbilt Health have been named as recipients of the KLAS Research Points of Light Award for improving the health and financial outcomes of expectant teachers and their babies on the Metro Nashville Public Schools health plan.

Let's use this month-long observation to combat stigma about mental illness, continue to educate the public, and provide support to patients and their families.

On April 26, the team celebrated the 2,000th call to its Provider Consult Line. The consult line helps providers prescribe medications and shorten psychiatric evaluation wait times for pediatric patients who need immediate assistance.

The FDA and CDC have updated COVID-19 vaccination guidelines to allow a second booster of Pfizer or Moderna for individuals over the age of 50; those who received the Johnson and Johnson vaccine as their first shot and booster; and those 12 and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.

VHAN’s Care Management team of registered nurses, Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE), social workers, pharmacists and Care Navigators work together every day to address the physical, mental, spiritual and social needs of patients. An opportunity to come to the aid of one of their own serves as a perfect illustration of the nimbleness and efficiency of VHAN’s Care Navigators and the power of cooperation to provide a better experience and more positive outcome for patients.

In calendar year 2021, the team focused on wellness visits, standard assessments, immunizations, disease management and cancer screenings—and hit its reach goal. Of the 25 total measures on the pillar plan, the team met target in 19.

Even though we know precisely how preventive care reduces the risk of disease and disability, sometimes we can be guilty of neglecting health prevention in our own lives.

Throughout April, consider giving blood to support patients needing life-saving care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

By serving as a single point of access, Vanderbilt's Workers’ Compensation Division helps employers navigate the system and get employees back to work faster—a vital service during the current labor shortage.

Celebrate National Walking Day on April 6 by starting or renewing a commitment to getting in your daily steps. The simple act of walking can do wonders for your physical and mental health.