Guest Services

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
March 6, 2023

“Mama Stella” Lochmiller brings softness and support to the PICU

A combination of professional experience and personal loss makes Lochmiller a Credo Award winner during the February 2023 Leadership Assembly.

By Danny Bonvissuto
January 25, 2023

VUMC clothes closets benefit patients and families — and welcome donations

Sometimes patients or their family members find themselves at VUMC and in need of clothing or toiletries

By Wayne Wood
September 18, 2020

After a tornado tore through Thomas Akins’s home in an overnight storm, he was only worried about one thing: getting to work to serve patients and families.

“He is truly the most positive person and a real example of the Credo.”

By Paul Govern
January 9, 2019

Jonathan Dow’s simple gestures, compassion go a long way to help families

“His calmness and kindness helps create a culture of encouragement with everyone he comes in contact with.”

By Nancy Humphrey
December 11, 2017

How do I donate winter coats and other needed items to the VUMC Clothes Closet?

Volunteers need help to be sure that all patients have warm, clean clothes to wear.

By Wayne Wood