Employee Spotlight Archive — Page 11 of 14
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February 4, 2019
A Children’s Hospital parking valet taught himself origami art so he could share it with children. For one little boy, that simple gesture means everything.
Coming in for treatment is hard for 5-year-old Ollie Faircloth, but seeing valet Mohamed Elshami brings a smile every time. Ollie calls Mohamed his friend. Mohamed calls Ollie his hero. -
January 30, 2019
“You don’t need to be afraid.” A 10-year-old’s words of comfort to an adult facing surgery.
Leslie McDaniel had never had surgery in her life and was apprehensive. Bethany Lafata, 10, is already an expert at preparing for surgery, so she shared encouragement and advice. -
December 28, 2018
Olympic achievement: Children’s Hospital employee KeKe Hinds brings home the gold
"I am very competitive when it comes to sports. It’s such fun and I get to meet so many great people.” -
December 17, 2018
United Voices of Vanderbilt choir spreads cheer with Children’s Hospital performance
One year after its formation, the Medical Center choir has added new leaders and new harmonies -
December 10, 2018
Hardship Fund helps employees with unexpected expenses
Hardships may include an illness or accident, burial expenses after the death of a family member or relocation costs after being displaced from affordable housing. -
December 5, 2018
Bruce Tyler is dedicated to the patients he transports. Now a cancer diagnosis has led him to see his job from the other side.
A VUMC video telling his story has been viewed tens of thousands of times. -
November 14, 2018
After being diagnosed with MS, Jonathan Davidson decided to take up running. He just completed his 50th marathon — one in each of the 50 states.
Holding his infant daughter led him to vow to take care of himself so he could coach her soccer team and, someday, walk her down the aisle.