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Greg and Monica Barton at home with their sons, Carter, left, and triplets Matthew, John and Weston.
July 31, 2025

Turn left for the plan, turn right for the miracle: when triplets couldn’t wait for Nashville

Triplets decided to enter the world at 26 weeks. The plan was Nashville, but it was a left turn and an hour away. Would choosing the local hospital be right?

By Danny Bonvissuto
July 29, 2025

Compassion in action: Nurse Vicki Caldwell finds joy in serving others in the emergency department at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

Recognized for her calm, caring approach, Caldwell credits her team and her passion for helping others during life’s toughest moments.

By Bill Snyder
July 24, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Tiger and Leo

July 24, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Trooper and Trudee

July 24, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Sly and El Chapo Marie

July 24, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Princeton and Olive

July 21, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Georgie and Pearl

July 21, 2025

Jonesborough nurse’s heart attack-pregnancy journey leads to Vanderbilt Women’s Heart Center

Her care illustrates the multidisciplinary expertise of the Vanderbilt Women’s Heart Center, Cardiac OB/High-Risk Pregnancy Team and maternal-fetal medicine specialists.
By Matt Batcheldor
July 17, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Gibson and Leroy

July 15, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Ainsley’s quick thinking and dedication made a profound difference in our son’s care and recovery.’

Ainsley Micus, BSN, RN, works in the Pediatric Medicine and Acute Care unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.
By Kylie Avery
July 15, 2025

Love for storytelling and science led Paul Parisot to become a hospitalist

“He deserves the highest recognition for his endless effort, dedication and thoughtful approach to the care of his patients.”
By Jill Clendening
July 15, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Azabache and Dunkin

July 10, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Hobbs and Ruby