Voice

April 9, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: The patient’s final wish was to see her daughter’s wedding. The nurse became an ordained minister to make that happen.

Aaron Caskey, RN, works in the 1 West unit at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. He is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
April 8, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Max and Chip

A year after her lung transplant, Amanda Atkins is back to enjoying hiking, walking her dog and being with family and friends. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
April 8, 2025

Patient’s journey a beacon of hope to those facing a life-changing transplant

Amanda Atkins is sharing her story to give hope to those facing a life-changing transplant and to give thanks to her organ donor who made it all possible.

By Matt Batcheldor
April 3, 2025

Through laughter and rehabilitative care, Josh Baker helps patients recover and see a fulfilling future

“Josh has an uncanny ability to make people laugh and enjoy the present moment, while at the same time providing the highest quality care in a professional manner.”

By Nancy Humphrey
April 3, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Kippens and Luna

April 1, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Sebastian and Sammi

March 28, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Trevor El Santos and Ari

March 25, 2025

Pets of VUMC 2024-25 Collection #4: Pets in pairs, part 2

Guinea pigs. Actual pigs. A cat named Piglet. Also pets named Cocoa, Koko, and two named Coco. Clearly, something for everyone!
By Wayne Wood
March 20, 2025

Primary Care Autism Team honored for developing new care pathway

“This program dramatically improved continuity of care, implementation of best practices, and patient/provider education.”
By Leigh MacMillan
March 20, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Spot and Rey

March 18, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Barbara and Dixie

March 14, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She is truly an artist in her profession’

Tiffanie Durbin, BSN, RN, works in the Vanderbilt Weight Loss Clinic at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.
By Kylie Avery
March 14, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She put my care and comfort before everything else’

Libby Bien, BSN, RN, works in the Hematology/Oncology unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.
By Kylie Avery