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September 3, 2021
For Kyla Terhune, communication, compassion and hard work are keys to successful leadership
Her balanced approached to leadership and focus on support for trainees amid a pandemic earned a Five Pillar Leader Award. -
September 2, 2021
A leading authority in ICU-related depression and PTSD, Jim Jackson’s skills have proven especially critical to helping patients during the pandemic
"The last year has been so traumatizing and hard, but to use the skills and knowledge that we have been developing to good effect in the service of others during this difficult season has been meaningful.” -
June 15, 2021
VUMC’s Patterson Child and Family Center team’s dedication to children never waivers. Not even during a pandemic or snowstorm.
The Patterson center’s commitment to providing care is simple – a love for children. -
June 14, 2021
Opening a new patient care unit requires months of planning. Devin Bunch helped open the COVID-19 ICU in just a matter of days.
“Whatever it is, we roll up our sleeves and do what’s best for our patients.” -
June 9, 2021
VUMC’s Alex Jahangir became Nashville’s coronavirus czar, all while never missing a beat in his day job.
“He has served VUMC and our community as the coronavirus czar selflessly and voluntarily while not decreasing by one clinic visit or call night his load or work productivity.” -
June 1, 2021
Michelle Kennedy follows the same mantra whether at work or in her personal life: be a good role model and walk the walk.
“I won’t ask someone to do something I wouldn’t do myself. I try to give 110% every day. Whatever I can do to help people, I will.” -
May 26, 2021
Chris Terry gets satisfaction from solving patients’ barriers to care long before they become real problems
“Chris’s dedication not only kept the patient from having a potentially bad outcome, but also demonstrates the type of customer service our patients should expect from VUMC.”