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Lauren Guthrie, RN 2 CC. (photo by Donn Jones)
DAISY Award

DAISY Award spotlight: “When I think back on how scary that evening was, I always think about how grateful I am that Lauren was our nurse”

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.
By Matt Batcheldor
Voice

Wait a minute — that sculpture outside Medical Center North was created by the guy who did the theme to “The Dating Game?”
By Wayne Wood
Patient Spotlight

Why is there a 1-year-old staffing a booth at the Farmers’ Market? Her mom will be happy to tell you.
By Jessica Pasley
Patient Spotlight

When he was 3 months old, an eye operation saved Jai Ailawadi’s sight. Now a 20-year-old college student, he returned to say thank you.
By Nancy Humphrey

VUMC in the Community

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August 26, 2024

VUMC energy savings and lower carbon emissions net incentive rebate through TVA program

In addition to the on-going energy savings achieved by the project, VUMC was granted a custom incentive rebate of $243,854 through the TVA EnergyRight® for Business & Industry rebate program with the assistance of Nashville Electric Service and Hobbs and Associates. 
August 1, 2024

Clothes Closet accepts donations to help patients and families

The most acute needs are for clothing for men in smaller sizes; clothing for women in plus sizes, and new underwear of all sizes for both men and women

By Wayne Wood
January 30, 2024

How a little girl, her mom, police officers, firefighters, an animal-removal service, and quite a few passers-by pulled off Operation Kitten Rescue

Cat on a cold wet roof

By Nancy Humphrey
October 20, 2023

Covenant School group visits VUMC as part of “1,000 thank yous” campaign

Expressing gratitude with words, presence and spray paint

By Christina Echegaray
August 26, 2024

VUMC energy savings and lower carbon emissions net incentive rebate through TVA program

In addition to the on-going energy savings achieved by the project, VUMC was granted a custom incentive rebate of $243,854 through the TVA EnergyRight® for Business & Industry rebate program with the assistance of Nashville Electric Service and Hobbs and Associates. 
August 1, 2024

Clothes Closet accepts donations to help patients and families

The most acute needs are for clothing for men in smaller sizes; clothing for women in plus sizes, and new underwear of all sizes for both men and women

By Wayne Wood
January 30, 2024

How a little girl, her mom, police officers, firefighters, an animal-removal service, and quite a few passers-by pulled off Operation Kitten Rescue

Cat on a cold wet roof

By Nancy Humphrey
October 20, 2023

Covenant School group visits VUMC as part of “1,000 thank yous” campaign

Expressing gratitude with words, presence and spray paint

By Christina Echegaray
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DAISY Award

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September 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “She was kind, concerned, and had a genuine compassion for my daughter and me.”

Melanie McAfee, RN works in the Child & Adolescent Unit at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Matt Batcheldor
September 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “Melody’s commitment to excellence and patient-centered care makes her an invaluable asset to the surgical department at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital”

Melody Mullaney, RN, works in the Surgical Department at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Matt Batcheldor
September 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “Amidst the clinical efficiency of a hospital, there’s room for humanity and kindness.”

Keiryn Weiss, BSN, RN, CPN, works in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Matt Batcheldor
August 15, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “Hayleigh Murphy has a giant heart and is a fantastic nurse.”

Hayleigh Murphy, RN 2 CC, works on the 10 North Trauma Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Matt Batcheldor
September 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “She was kind, concerned, and had a genuine compassion for my daughter and me.”

Melanie McAfee, RN works in the Child & Adolescent Unit at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Matt Batcheldor
September 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “Melody’s commitment to excellence and patient-centered care makes her an invaluable asset to the surgical department at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital”

Melody Mullaney, RN, works in the Surgical Department at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Matt Batcheldor
September 16, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “Amidst the clinical efficiency of a hospital, there’s room for humanity and kindness.”

Keiryn Weiss, BSN, RN, CPN, works in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Matt Batcheldor
August 15, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “Hayleigh Murphy has a giant heart and is a fantastic nurse.”

Hayleigh Murphy, RN 2 CC, works on the 10 North Trauma Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Matt Batcheldor
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Furry Friends

VUMC people love their pets; here are some of the winners of the Voice Pet Photo Contest.

Meet more VUMC Pets
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VUMC Pets of the Day: Cinnamon and Angel-Baby

VUMC Pets of the Day: Duke and Bella

VUMC Pets of the Day: Raj and Benny

VUMC Pets of the Day: Maxx and Sassy

VUMC Pets of the Day: Regis Quillbin and Danicka

VUMC Pets of the Day: Jill and Tazzy

VUMC Pets of the Day: Bane and Pinch

VUMC Pets of the Day: Charlie and Mama Goat

Meet more VUMC Pets

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