Year: 2024

December 16, 2024

Physical security systems to be implemented at additional VUMC facility entrances beginning Dec. 18

By John Howser
Kinsley Estes, 5, with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the visit. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
December 16, 2024

A day with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Santa came to town a bit early this year to make a special stop at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 16, 2024

Employee appreciation meal vouchers available for VUH staff working Dec. 24 & 25

By Kathy Rivers
December 16, 2024

There goes the sun

Too much screen time might leave little darling deficient in vitamin D.

By Paul Govern
December 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Kayce made me feel confident when I was scared, reassured when I was anxious, and safe when I felt like everything was close to falling apart.’

Kayce Boyd, RN, works in the Center for Women’s Health Mt. Juliet. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Kylie Avery
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December 16, 2024

VUMC awarded $26.4 million for patient-centered research

The awards support research efforts to identify optimal approaches to improving health care and health outcomes for patients, families and the community.

By Bill Snyder
December 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Eric soared above what we expected and delivered holistic care (mind, body and soul)’

Eric Kapitbahay, BSN, RN, works on the 7 South Dialysis unit of Vanderbilt University Hospital. He is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Kylie Avery
December 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I was the victim of a traumatic attack. Alex was there in such big ways.’

Alex Ford, RN, works at Vanderbilt Primary Care Bellevue. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Kylie Avery
December 13, 2024

Complete a new Universal Safety and Reliability Skills training module and help make Vanderbilt Health a High Reliability Organization

Launching Feb. 3, 2025, the first in a series of new Universal Safety and Reliability Skills training modules will be available for clinical employees across Vanderbilt Health.
December 13, 2024

VUMC Pets of the Day: Rue and Spencer

December 13, 2024

A second-career pediatric nurse, Jeremy Crawford finds his calling

Crawford employs his nursing and business backgrounds to support front-line staff in caring for children.
By Christina Echegaray
December 13, 2024

Respiratory virus activity increasing in Middle Tennessee; important reminders from Infection Prevention

To reduce your risk of becoming ill and to create a safe environment for our coworkers and patients, a reminder of these essential infection prevention precautions
By VUMC Infection Prevention team