Voice

September 9, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Millie and Kismet

September 5, 2025

Leslie Grissim’s dedication to fitness led to the national Senior Games — and a medal

As the facility dog coordinator at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Grissim is always on the go.

By Jessica Pasley
September 4, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Rylee and Skinner

September 2, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Sonny and Baba G.

August 29, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Maverick and Miss Phoebe

August 28, 2025

Jennifer Pack, a mother and a real estate agent, wanted to better hear the voices of her children and her clients; how VUMC research audiologist Jonathan Neukam helped that happen

“My preconceived idea was that cochlear implants are for deaf people, and I didn’t understand that they’re also for hearing-impaired people.”

By Evan Dorian
August 26, 2025

Pup-tacular duo Kaylor Glassman and Velour fetch top honors

“…the work that Kaylor and Velour are doing together makes a difference for children and families facing tough medical challenges.”
By Christina Echegaray
August 26, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Meeko and Mae

August 21, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Sara is more than just a cardiac rehab nurse but a patient advocate.’

Sara Tebos, RN, works in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation unit at Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.
By Kylie Avery
August 21, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Potato and Chugg

August 21, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Thank you to Sam, for upholding the highest level of nursing care and bringing happiness and peace in the darkest of times.’

Samantha Murphy, RN, works in the Medical Intensive Care unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.
By Kylie Avery
August 21, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I cannot adequately describe the gratitude I have for how he approached this patient’s care.’

Shane Andrews, BSN, RN, is part of the Vascular Access Team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. He is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.
By Kylie Avery
August 21, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Jason went out of his way on his lunch break and bought the patient an entire set of clothes and new shoes.’

Jason Benton, RN, works in the General Medical/Surgical unit at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. He is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.
By Kylie Avery