The first of its kind in the region, the Neonatal and Pediatric Transport team launched under the direction of Mildred T. Stahlman, MD, a neonatal medicine pioneer who created the first modern NICU in 1961. The goal: to give babies a fighting chance.

The first patient day is Sept. 9. Facial Plastic Surgery, Rhinology, Sleep Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology and General Otolaryngology will all see patients at the new clinic.

Award winners were honored at the annual celebration hosted by the Office of Quality, Safety and Risk Prevention.

The pilot extends to continuous wireless monitoring of blood pressure, blood oxygen level, heart rate and continuous cardiac rhythm. The aim is improved vigilance, efficiency and satisfaction for patients and staff.

This one-night-only concert special features country music stars including Luke Bryan, Eric Church and Carrie Underwood as they honor Toby Keith.

The event is hosted by VUH President Lee Ann Liska, MBA, and the hospital senior leadership team.

Lauren Guthrie, RN 2 CC, works on the Labor and Delivery unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.