Jessica Pasley Archive — Page 10 of 57

From left are LifeFlight’s Lyle Holmes, Chad Hollingsworth, RN, and Mark Dittrich.
May 29, 2024

LifeFlight, Project ADAM lauded by Children’s Emergency Alliance

LifeFlight 8, based in Humboldt, Tennessee, was recognized with the Region 7 Award for its work in responding to a mass casualty in Carroll County in 2023. It is the second time this specific unit has been recognized for its work.

By Jessica Pasley
Alex Diamond, DO, MPH, speaks at a sports injury treatment training event at Green Hill High School in Mount Juliet. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
May 15, 2024

Alex Diamond to chair national high school sports medicine advisory committee

Alex Diamond, DO, MPH, was recently named the chair of the National Federation of State High School (NFHS) Associations Sports Medicine Advisory Committee.

By Jessica Pasley
Water is poured from a white pitcher over cupped hands above a large basin during a hand-washing blessing.
May 7, 2024

I wasn’t sure my hands were worthy of a blessing. Then I heard: “Bless these hands and the work they perform,” and I got misty-eyed.

I don’t perform direct patient care; I’m a writer. But I learned that the annual Blessing of Hands is for all of us.

By Jessica Pasley
Screenshot of a safety app menu with tiles labeled “Contact VUPD,” “Emergency,” “Virtual Walkhome,” “iReport,” “Safety Toolbox,” “VU Emergency Guides,” “Maps &,” “Friend,” and “Support.”
May 6, 2024

VandySafe app provides mobile personal security option

There are several options VUMC employees can use to ensure not only their own safety, but that of their colleagues.

By Jessica Pasley
(image by Diana Duren)
May 2, 2024

Take the challenge to experience what it’s like to live with food allergies

The ‘Top 9 Food Challenge’ spotlights the challenge that 33 million Americans with food allergies have when choosing what to eat.

By Jessica Pasley
Held the second Saturday of each May at Percy Warner Park, the annual race attracts more than 25,000 spectators. (photo by Joe Howell)
May 1, 2024

Iroquois Steeplechase set for Saturday, May 11

The Iroquois Steeplechase, Nashville’s iconic sporting event benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, has named its honorary co-chairs and child ambassador for the 2024 race, set for Saturday, May 11.

By Jessica Pasley