Credo Award Archive — Page 1 of 8

August 13, 2026

Summer 2026 Credo Award winners announced

Corey Caillouet, PharmD, Jon W. Cook and Vikas Gupta, MD, are winners of the Summer 2026 Credo Award.

July 2, 2026

For Jess Gagen, caring for patients means caring for families

The third-year pediatric resident was recognized for her commitment to the Vanderbilt Health Credo.

June 5, 2026

Jaimee Holbrooks is often the good person bringing patients bad news

The recent Vanderbilt Health Credo Award winner sees the person behind every discharge plan.

May 26, 2026

At the end of life, Ian Cullen offers personalized spiritual care

“What I found in this work is that there’s a certain magic that every person has, and they don’t stop being who they are when medical crises happen.”

May 6, 2026

Spring 2026 Credo Award winners announced

Established in 2008, the Credo Award recognizes individuals who consistently demonstrate exceptional credo behaviors — that is: They make those they serve the highest priority; respect privacy and confidentiality; communicate effectively; conduct themselves professionally; have a sense of ownership; and are committed to their colleague. 

April 23, 2026

Vanderbilt Health: A case study in achieving a lasting culture change

How can health care organizations implement impactful and long-lasting culture change that will meet patients’ expectations and improve their experience?