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Lenny Leedy
December 12, 2023

Speed, collaboration key in saving patient in midst of a heart attack

Lenny Leedy was attending a law enforcement conference in Nashville when he started experiencing symptoms of a heart attack. Today, Leedy is thankful the friend who offered to drive him to the hospital said, “We’re going to Vanderbilt.”

By Matt Batcheldor
Low-angle view between brick hospital buildings with a hanging sign reading “Vanderbilt University Hospital.”
February 2, 2023

New pager system alerts for pulmonary embolism emergencies

A new emergency pager system allows emergency department and inpatient teams at Vanderbilt University Hospital to call for an alert for patients with pulmonary emboli.

By Matt Batcheldor