Matt Batcheldor Archive — Page 29 of 51

Portrait of Joanie Jeannette, a smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a black blazer and layered pearl necklaces.
May 20, 2021

Jeannette named interim CNO for Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital

Joanie Jeannette, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, has been named interim chief nursing officer of Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital.

Two masked men stand in a rehabilitation hospital room; one wears casual clothing, and the other wears a white medical coat and red tie.
May 17, 2021

Marcus Trammell almost died on his way to pick up some pandemic takeout. A year later, his amazing rehab journey continues.

The long way back from the turn lane in front of Dino’s Bar and Grill

Three masked healthcare workers pose in a hospital hallway; the person in front holds an acoustic guitar.
April 29, 2021

Songs written by Palliative Care Unit caregivers reflect uncertain times and offer a reminder: “Take Good Care”

Five songs providing a snapshot of how the pandemic year felt on the patient care front lines

April 22, 2021

Organ donor’s impact continues to live on in others

Ninety-one people gave the gift of life as deceased organ donors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2020, and behind every one of them is a story. This is the story of Evan Snider, 19, of Franklin, Tennessee.

White daisy with a yellow center against a green rectangular background.
April 15, 2021

First quarter 2021 DAISY Awards honor extraordinary nurses

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries

Zach Lloyd spent 95 days on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, after contracting COVID-19.
April 1, 2021

COVID recovery included long stay on ECMO, double-lung transplant

Zach Lloyd was only 37 years old with no pre-existing health conditions, but COVID-19 was bringing him within an inch of his life.