Christina Echegaray Archive — Page 1 of 36

Six hospital team members pose together, with one holding a Patient and Family Choice Award plaque, in front of a presentation screen and decorated award table.
October 30, 2026

For Ed Moyers, physical therapy means treating the whole person

The 2026 Patient and Family Choice Award honors a Vanderbilt Tullahome-Harton Hospital therapist who combines clinical excellence with unwavering compassion.

By Owen Irving
Bronze circular medallion embossed with “CREDO AWARD,” featuring a central column, laurel branches, and a small plaque reading “VANDERBILT.”
October 29, 2026

Fall 2026 Credo Awards announced

The Fall 2026 Credo Award winners are Shannon Blaisdell, DNP, MSN, RN; Sara Hanai, MS; and Kelly Harper.

By Rachel Vitolo
Corey Caillouet, a staff pharmacist at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, stands in a hospital corridor wearing a gray suit and patterned tie.
October 21, 2026

Corey Caillouet cares for every child like his own

The pediatric pharmacist’s calm response during a critical overdose, and his commitment to sharing knowledge, earned him a 2026 Summer Vanderbilt Health Credo Award.

By Christina Echegaray
Portrait of Nicole Sibol smiling, with long brown hair, wearing a dark blazer over a white top against a neutral brown background.
October 8, 2026

Nicole Sibol named inaugural Vice President and Chief Pediatric Enterprise Strategy Officer

She will help drive strategic growth and shape the future of pediatric care and programming for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Christina Echegaray
A young girl with long light-brown hair wears a bright pink patterned cap and pink shirt while being held outdoors; she appears to be calling out or laughing.
October 7, 2026

First-of-its-kind heart transplant gives Sissy a second chance

The novel technique could help increase the number of donor hearts available to children awaiting transplant and reduce the time they spend waiting.

By Christina Echegaray
Vanderbilt Health performed a record number of solid organ transplants in fiscal year 2026 — 981 lifesaving procedures among its adult and pediatric programs. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
October 7, 2026

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt leads breakthrough heart recovery method for pediatric transplants

Surgeons reported using the novel technique known as REUP (rapid recovery with extended ultraoxygenated preservation) to transplant five donor hearts in children. Since then, five more children were saved successfully.

By Christina Echegaray