Voice Archive — Page 21 of 94

Sharon Johnston, RN, seated in an office holding flowers and a Patient and Family Choice Award plaque, with gold balloons and a “Congrats!” balloon behind her.
September 18, 2025

Elevator encounter highlights case manager Sharon Johnston’s compassion and problem-solving skills

“Somebody had a problem, and I knew I could fix it,” said Johnston, who received a 2025 Patient and Family Choice Award.

By Leigh MacMillan
Chocolate Labrador retriever peeks between car seats with its eyes nearly closed and mouth slightly open.
September 16, 2025

VUMC Pets of the Day: Josie and Jill

Jeffrey Upperman, wearing glasses, a navy suit, and white shirt, stands with his arms crossed inside a movie theater with red curtains and rows of seats.
September 16, 2025

Film, sports, surgery, science, art and life. For Jeffrey Upperman, it’s all connected.

Monroe Carell Surgeon-in-Chief Jeffrey Upperman judges films for the Nashville Film Festival, is on the Belcourt Theatre board, and says surgery and moviemaking are similar in many ways.

By Evan Dorian
Black-and-white group photograph of 13 men in white medical coats posed in two rows outside a brick building. The photo is labeled “HOUSE STAFF 1925–1926,” with handwritten names and roles beneath it, including Harlan Taylor, identified as a student.
September 12, 2025

From interns to experts: A remarkable century of residencies at Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s graduate medical education program has grown from an inaugural dozen to include more than 1,200 individuals, with more than 170 highly competitive residency and fellowship programs.

By Jill Clendening
Aerial black-and-white view of Medical Center North shortly after its 1925 completion, showing interconnected wings arranged around open courtyards, tree-lined grounds, and a separate building to the north.
September 12, 2025

Medical Center North at 100: Celebrating a century of progress, innovation and change

As Medical Center North marks its 100th anniversary, we reflect on its enduring legacy at VUMC.

By Wayne Wood, Jill Clendening and Evan Dorian
A smiling emergency medical technician holds a Patient and Family Choice Award beside an older woman, with colorful balloons behind them.
September 11, 2025

It’s all about connection for Larry Wingo, who knows that serving patients at their lowest points is a critical part of making health care personal

Recognized by patients and colleagues, Wingo’s selfless attitude and commitment to making those he serves feel heard earned him a Patient and Family Choice Award.

By Evan Dorian