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Mary Romano, MD, MPH, with support from her husband, Michael Clifford, accepts the 2026 Patient Family Choice Award for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. From left: Juan Salazar, MD, MPH, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Romano, Clifford, S. Todd Callahan, MD, MPH, Director of the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Health, and Gretchen McCullough, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, Monroe Carell. (photo by Donn Jones)
Patient and Family Choice Award

For Mary Romano, caring for teens is more than a career. It’s a calling.

Patients and families recognized the adolescent medicine physician for her compassionate approach, steadfast advocacy and commitment to helping teens navigate life’s challenges.

 By Christina Echegaray
Vanderbilt Health Team Award

Clinical Infusion Workgroup drives access, convenience and growth in patient care

 By Wayne Wood
Employee Spotlight

Vanderbilt Health physical therapist bound for Nationals after winning four medals at Tennessee Senior Olympics

 By Wayne Wood
Tales of VUMC Past

The saga of Neige Todhunter, the visiting professor from New Zealand who stayed 25 years and left behind an amazing legacy of — cookbooks

 By Wayne Wood

DAISY Award

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September 4, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I’m certain that Miss Holly’s warmth and reassurance greatly assisted in my wife’s speedy recovery.’

Holly Bobo, RN, works in the Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt Bedford County Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
September 4, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She brought a calm and comforting energy that made one of the worst experiences of our lives feel survivable.’

Carsen Hessler, RN, is a Nurse Resident in the Trauma ICU in the Critical Care Tower. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
September 4, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘The compassion she showed the patient and family was remarkable.’

Ellen Raymond, BSN, RN, works in the Intensive Care unit at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Hemani Hughes
July 20, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She is the only reason I didn’t have a panic attack.’

Kristi Sherrod, RN, works at the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Clarksville Dunlop Lane clinic. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
September 4, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I’m certain that Miss Holly’s warmth and reassurance greatly assisted in my wife’s speedy recovery.’

Holly Bobo, RN, works in the Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt Bedford County Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
September 4, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She brought a calm and comforting energy that made one of the worst experiences of our lives feel survivable.’

Carsen Hessler, RN, is a Nurse Resident in the Trauma ICU in the Critical Care Tower. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
September 4, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘The compassion she showed the patient and family was remarkable.’

Ellen Raymond, BSN, RN, works in the Intensive Care unit at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Hemani Hughes
July 20, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She is the only reason I didn’t have a panic attack.’

Kristi Sherrod, RN, works at the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Clarksville Dunlop Lane clinic. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
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Credo Award

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August 13, 2026

Summer 2026 Credo Award winners announced

Corey Caillouet, PharmD, Jon W. Cook and Vikas Gupta, MD, are winners of the Summer 2026 Credo Award.

By Rachel Vitolo
July 2, 2026

For Jess Gagen, caring for patients means caring for families

The third-year pediatric resident was recognized for her commitment to the Vanderbilt Health Credo.

By Jessica Pasley
June 5, 2026

Jaimee Holbrooks is often the good person bringing patients bad news

The recent Vanderbilt Health Credo Award winner sees the person behind every discharge plan.

By Danny Bonvissuto
May 26, 2026

At the end of life, Ian Cullen offers personalized spiritual care

“What I found in this work is that there’s a certain magic that every person has, and they don’t stop being who they are when medical crises happen.”

By Matt Batcheldor
August 13, 2026

Summer 2026 Credo Award winners announced

Corey Caillouet, PharmD, Jon W. Cook and Vikas Gupta, MD, are winners of the Summer 2026 Credo Award.

By Rachel Vitolo
July 2, 2026

For Jess Gagen, caring for patients means caring for families

The third-year pediatric resident was recognized for her commitment to the Vanderbilt Health Credo.

By Jessica Pasley
June 5, 2026

Jaimee Holbrooks is often the good person bringing patients bad news

The recent Vanderbilt Health Credo Award winner sees the person behind every discharge plan.

By Danny Bonvissuto
May 26, 2026

At the end of life, Ian Cullen offers personalized spiritual care

“What I found in this work is that there’s a certain magic that every person has, and they don’t stop being who they are when medical crises happen.”

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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Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Rusty and Knives

Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Hazel and Geo and Henley and Sophie

Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Monster and Pookie

Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Peter and Gabriel

Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Whiskey and Marmalade

Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Peanut, Cookie and Apricot

Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Bear Biscuit, Sgt. Pepper, Stanley and Stella

Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Boogers and Beau

Meet more VUMC Pets
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