Photos by Emily Cox (main campus) and courtesy Traci Pope (Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital)
After a COVID-imposed hiatus, the Health Plus-sponsored pumpkin carving contest returned to the the VUH Plaza at the Oct. 20 Farmers’ Market.
The entries were on display and market-goers could vote on the winners in the categories Best Carved, Best Decorated and Best Overall.
“Each were fantastic displays of creativity,” said Emily Cox, senior health educator at Health Plus who oversaw the contest. “We appreciate the effort put forth by all and your support in making the return of the Pumpkin Carving Contest a success.”
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital also had a pumpkin carving contest, and winners of that competition are also below.
The winners:
Best Carved: Neurology
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Best Decorated: VUH Dialysis and Apheresis
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Best Overall, VUMC: Ob-Gyn
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Best Overall, VU: Blair School of Music
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Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital winners:
First place: Finance / Registration
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Second place: Case Management
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Third place: Women’s Services
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Bonus: Chili Cookoff winners
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