Mission of Caring Archive — Page 6 of 8

Five people pose at a Vanderbilt University event, with three award recipients centered between two senior leaders; one recipient holds a framed Pursuit of Excellence award plaque. Vanderbilt branding, balloons, and star-shaped award displays appear in the background.
November 17, 2025

Award program celebrates improvement work across VUMC

The 2025 QSRP Pursuit of Excellence Awards ceremony was combined with celebration of this year’s honorees of Vanderbilt’s Safety Superhero and Good Catch programs.

From left, SLP graduate students Leah Wirthlin, Sydney Lex, Abby Ragan, Bella Blanchet, and Sam Eason pose with adapted Mickey Mouse dolls at the Adaptive Toy Workshop. Photo by Emily Mathis.
November 17, 2025

Latest workshop to modify toys for children with physical disabilities held at Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center

Participants successfully adapted more than 30 toys using simple modifications that allow children with limited mobility to operate them with an accessibility switch.

Black banner under a white canopy reading “VANDERBILT HOME CARE SERVICES” and “CELEBRATING 40 YEARS,” beside a catered food table in a grassy outdoor setting.
November 12, 2025

Vanderbilt Home Care Services celebrates 40 years of excellence

Founded in 1985, VHCS has grown into a comprehensive home-based care program, serving a daily census of over 650 patients.

(photo by Donn Jones)
November 7, 2025

Directorships celebrate VUMC leaders and philanthropic partners

Many of these endowed directorships at VUMC are funded by generous donors who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in research and patient care.

Group of hospital staff in scrubs and casual clothing pose in a hospital hallway beside blue flower-shaped balloons and a gold balloon.
October 24, 2025

VUMC, Tennessee Donor Services celebrate birth tissue donation partnership

Membranes and cellular components of the umbilical cord and placenta are used across many medical disciplines.

Portrait of John Seibert, MD, wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and black-and-gold striped bow tie.
October 23, 2025

John Seibert to continue serving community through Department of Otolaryngology’s partnership with Nashville General Hospital

Seibert was officially reappointed to Nashville General in October.