“This was much more than an operational improvement; it was a complete cultural transformation.”

The 53 Babies campaign gave babies born on May 3 at three Vanderbilt Health hospitals $1,053 toward a 529 college savings plan.

Jean-Paul Marie, MD, PhD, a physician from France who has spent over two decades honing the selective laryngeal reinnervation, presented at the second annual Robert H. Ossoff Lecture and was a guest in the operating room for Vanderbilt Health’s seventh such surgery.

Kayleigh Jones, RN, works in the surgical stepdown unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners. 

“Pete regularly checked in on people and brought a quiet strength and wisdom that helped everyone grow not only in their roles, but their lives. He was a supportive and constructive voice and truly exemplified the best of us not only in Patient Transport, but Vanderbilt Health."

Ultrasound is easier on the brain, both physically and mentally. Reducing the burden for patients goes a long way toward a positive experience in the diagnosis and treatment process.

Though the event has been hosted by various units in recent years, this was the first VUH-wide Great Saves event. The event was specifically scheduled to celebrate National Nurses Week to honor the work nurses do every day.