Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Archive — Page 4 of 12

Text-heavy graphic featuring a portrait of Kim McKinney in a white coat. The quote is attributed to Marilyn Smith, chief nursing officer of Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital, and describes staff support at McKinney’s funeral. Additional text notes that nurses from Vanderbilt hospitals covered colleagues’ units so they could attend. A caption states that McKinney began as a certified nurse assistant, rose to director, and died following a medical emergency and car wreck.
May 28, 2024

Nurses support one another as they grieve colleague

Nurses are accustomed to comforting patients and families through loss, but when they lose one of their own, it hurts in a unique, palpable way. Fortunately, they can count on each other.

By Kathy Whitney
A healthcare professional in blue scrubs and glasses stands in a hospital corridor, with medical equipment visible behind her.
May 10, 2024

Audrey Kuntz won an award. Her colleagues gifted her a tool belt.

For her ability to problem solve and advocate for patients and staff, Kuntz was a named a Credo Award winner.

By Matt Batcheldor
Front entrance of Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital, a brick-and-white building with large windows, an entrance canopy, and U.S. and Tennessee flags.
May 10, 2024

“Your Health in Bloom” employee health fairs coming to Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital, Vanderbilt Bedford County Hospital, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

Two nurses in blue scrubs stand beside a newborn bassinet and neonatal care equipment in a hospital labor and delivery room. The metadata identifies them as Denise Zickgraf and her daughter, Victoria Garcia.
May 9, 2024

Mom’s the word for mother-daughter Labor and Delivery nurses at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

Denise Zickgraf and her daughter, Victoria Garcia, support new mothers and each other

By Danny Bonvissuto
Screenshot of the newly launched news.vumc.org. The homepages features a photo of a 'Donate Life' event and highlights the design of VUMC News.
May 3, 2024

Enhanced ‘VUMC News’ website offers new features

The new site is designed to provide easier access to information for members of the VUMC community, and for millions of other visitors to the site each year.

By Holly Fletcher
Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, spoke about the Medical Center’s growth during the Spring Leadership Assembly. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
May 2, 2024

VUMC Growth Strengthens Communities

Recent expansions in locations, capacity and business lines underscore how VUMC is navigating fast-paced population growth and the financial headwinds facing health systems across the country.

By Holly Fletcher