Vanderbilt University Hospital Archive — Page 6 of 21

Surreal collage featuring a black-and-white portrait of a long-haired man, a red heartbeat waveform, a blue moon, a helicopter above a modern building, medical imagery, and a newspaper clipping reading “IMPALED BY A FENCE POST—AND HE LIVES.”
April 17, 2025

On a spring night in 1987, teenager Mike Harper was flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center pinned to a car seat with a fence post through his body. Here is one of the most amazing stories of survival in the history of VUMC.

Mike doesn’t remember the names of all the people who took care of him while he was at VUMC so long ago, but he does have a message for any of them who read this.

By Wayne Wood
Shannon Renegar, a CT technologist, poses for a photo at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital on Monday, April 7, 2025, in Lebanon, Tennessee. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
April 15, 2025

Radiology, CPiAH launch virtual CT technologist training program

The program addresses the enterprise’s growing need for specialized imaging professionals and underscores VUMC’s commitment to high-quality health care education.

By Holly Fletcher
Josh Baker sits in a hospital lounge wearing a gray sweater and black pants.
April 3, 2025

Through laughter and rehabilitative care, Josh Baker helps patients recover and see a fulfilling future

“Josh has an uncanny ability to make people laugh and enjoy the present moment, while at the same time providing the highest quality care in a professional manner.”

By Nancy Humphrey
Libby Bien, RN, smiles while holding a framed DAISY Award certificate naming her as an extraordinary nurse. The certificate text is partly legible.
March 14, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She put my care and comfort before everything else’

Libby Bien, BSN, RN, works in the Hematology/Oncology unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
Smiling woman with short light-brown hair and glasses, wearing a patterned scarf over a light-blue top.
March 13, 2025

Nursing leader Sandy Greeno remembered for leading by example

She served in a number of leadership roles, including evening hospital administrator and assistant hospital director for VUH. She was an administrative director for several areas, including LifeFlight and the Burn Patient Care Center, and helped guide the creation of VUH’s dedicated Trauma Intensive Care Unit.

By Wayne Wood
Woman standing with folded arms beside a wall sign reading “Division of Acute Care Surgery” and “Trauma, Emergency Surgery, Critical Care, Burn.”
March 12, 2025

Melissa Smith is dedicated to advancing care for trauma patients

“Melissa Smith is the heart and soul of the trauma program and is involved in every aspect of the oversight and functioning of the trauma service.”

By Jill Clendening