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May 28, 2025

School staff and friends bring graduation joy to hospitalized fifth grader 

To prepare for his graduation ceremony, Carter Williamson had his own goal. He wanted to walk across the stage to accept his diploma. 

By Jessica Pasley
Patient Van Sung with her parents, Nathan and Rem Kumthar. (photo by Susan Urmy)
May 28, 2025

Medical team uses nontraditional therapy to help give young patient a chance at making it to heart transplant

The team used an Impella, a catheter-based miniature ventricular assist device. It offered the best chance of getting rising eighth-grader Van Sung to transplant.

By Jessica Pasley
May 22, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Tabi and Dessi Belle

May 22, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Phoebe and Lily Beth

May 21, 2025

For Jessica Jackson, urology isn’t just her area of expertise; it’s her ‘happy place’

The Credo Award winner became a certified surgical technologist after receiving life-changing advice from her mother.

By Danny Bonvissuto
May 21, 2025

Picture Perfect Pair: Kangaroo-A-Thon 2025 (slideshow)

“Kangaroo Care” is more than just a practice — it’s a powerful connection between parent and child that creates lasting benefits for both.

By Donn Jones
May 20, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Zoey and Zizi

May 19, 2025

Saved by an angel — in Aldi

Steve Glaeser fell in an Aldi supermarket; a Vanderbilt Health critical care nurse saved his life.
By John Howser
May 16, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Meko and Moss

May 16, 2025

‘This could happen any day.’ Volunteers and staff pitch in for the first large-scale mass casualty drill held at VUMC in 15 years.

Dozens of people pitched in to help leadership at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt get an up-to-date review of emergency preparedness.
By Evan Dorian
May 14, 2025

Photo Gallery: Friends & Fashion event raises funds in style

The fashion show and luncheon included grateful patient families and health care heroes from Monroe Carell walking the runway.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 13, 2025

VUMC volunteer Nicholas Joy wins Charles Strobel Legacy of Service Award

The Charles Strobel Legacy of Service Award recognizes individuals or groups who have made a lasting impact on the community through their volunteerism.
By Wayne Wood
May 13, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Hippo and Noodle

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