trauma Archive — Page 2 of 4
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December 23, 2019
Last New Year’s Day, Gregory Tidwell was in a coma. At the beginning of 2020, he is doing much better
“It has made me ecstatically happy to watch him get better,” his mom said. -
September 24, 2019
A wreck on the highway with a bleeding man, a pregnant woman and a small child. VUMC’s Chris Hare stopped to help.
A routine afternoon commute changed in an instant -
April 3, 2019
This high school math teacher almost died in a car wreck. He comes back three times a year to encourage other trauma patients.
Goodie bags and words of hope from somebody who's been there. -
August 27, 2018
Trauma Unit celebrates 20th anniversary; longtime employees share two decades of memories
“It is the people and not the bricks and mortar that make this unit the special place that it is.” -
July 6, 2018
A year ago Sophie almost drowned in a pond. She came back to Children’s Hospital to thank those who saved her life.
When Sophie’s mother asked her what she wanted to say to everybody, she happily chirped, “Thank you for saving my life.” -
June 7, 2018
New center to explore best trauma care practices
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, through the Institute for Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), Center for Health Services Research and the Department of Emergency Medicine, has established a new Center for Emergency Care Research and Innovation (CERI) to help determine the best care for patients who experience trauma or require emergency services — even before they get to the hospital. -
June 1, 2018
Father of Waffle House shooting victim describes daughter’s struggle, family’s pain
Tia Waggoner works day-by-day to rebuild her life