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Stephen Bruehl, PhD. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
Employee Spotlight

The truth is out there, and Stephen Bruehl is bringing the scientific method to finding it

“I have to admit, I liked ‘Star Trek.’ I liked science fiction and the fact that people were reporting seeing what seemed to be artificial objects and no one knew what they were, to me, was very intriguing.”

By Paul Govern
Voice

Spring 2026 Credo Award winners announced

 By Rachel Vitolo
DAISY Award

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She went out of her way to bring in her own personalized life-size Elvis display into his room.’

 By Kylie Avery
VUMC in the Community

Clothes Closet donations help patients and families; list of commonly needed items here

 By Wayne Wood

DAISY Award

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April 20, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I have serious trust issues, but I trust him.’ 

John Upham BSN, RN, works in the Adult 1 unit at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. He is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
April 20, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘We are the luckiest to have Elise on our team.’

Elise Perry, BSN, RN, works in the Pediatric Holding Room/Post Anesthesia Care unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
April 20, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘What makes Jill exceptional is not just her clinical expertise, but her deep humanity.’

Jill Young, BSN, RN, CPN, works in the Pediatric Surgery, Trauma, Adolescent Medicine unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
April 20, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She took the time to listen to my husband and see how she could help him.’

Amythyst Guardado, RN, works in the Pulmonary Stepdown unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
April 20, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I have serious trust issues, but I trust him.’ 

John Upham BSN, RN, works in the Adult 1 unit at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. He is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
April 20, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘We are the luckiest to have Elise on our team.’

Elise Perry, BSN, RN, works in the Pediatric Holding Room/Post Anesthesia Care unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
April 20, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘What makes Jill exceptional is not just her clinical expertise, but her deep humanity.’

Jill Young, BSN, RN, CPN, works in the Pediatric Surgery, Trauma, Adolescent Medicine unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
April 20, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She took the time to listen to my husband and see how she could help him.’

Amythyst Guardado, RN, works in the Pulmonary Stepdown unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
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Credo Award

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April 23, 2026

Vanderbilt Health: A case study in achieving a lasting culture change

How can health care organizations implement impactful and long-lasting culture change that will meet patients’ expectations and improve their experience?

By Bill Snyder
March 26, 2026

Barron Frazier changes systems to improve pediatric emergency care

A recent Vanderbilt Health Credo Award winner, he “is unwavering in his commitment to quality care for all populations.”

By Evan Dorian
March 20, 2026

Melanie Byers works behind the scenes to keep patients and staff safe

The principal learning and development specialist turns critical safety training into engaging lessons that protect us all.

By Danny Bonvissuto
March 6, 2026

Matt Pack leads efforts to expand opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities

Through his work with Project SEARCH, Pack is helping expand career pathways and build a culture of belonging across Vanderbilt Health.

By Tom Wilemon
April 23, 2026

Vanderbilt Health: A case study in achieving a lasting culture change

How can health care organizations implement impactful and long-lasting culture change that will meet patients’ expectations and improve their experience?

By Bill Snyder
March 26, 2026

Barron Frazier changes systems to improve pediatric emergency care

A recent Vanderbilt Health Credo Award winner, he “is unwavering in his commitment to quality care for all populations.”

By Evan Dorian
March 20, 2026

Melanie Byers works behind the scenes to keep patients and staff safe

The principal learning and development specialist turns critical safety training into engaging lessons that protect us all.

By Danny Bonvissuto
March 6, 2026

Matt Pack leads efforts to expand opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities

Through his work with Project SEARCH, Pack is helping expand career pathways and build a culture of belonging across Vanderbilt Health.

By Tom Wilemon
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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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Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Anna Bear, Little Jax, Yogi Bear, Lukas, Cleo and Bella

Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Fergus and Marley

Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Subie and Choclito

Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Flynn, Maisie and Ollie

Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Gozer and Zona

Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Bugs and Finn

Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Lucy and Nova

Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Rougaroux and Wazowski

Meet more VUMC Pets
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