Voice

July 10, 2024

As the first face people encounter at Vanderbilt Behavioral Health, Selene Lanier-Henderson promises ‘kindness, a friendly face and a smile.’

“We repeatedly saw her show that same sort of grace and love to everyone who crossed her path. She was a blessing during this very difficult time!”

By Bill Snyder
July 9, 2024

VUMC Pets of the Day: Regis Quillbin and Danicka

July 3, 2024

Couple’s legacy of giving results in transformative change in endocrinology at Vanderbilt

“As I worked at Vanderbilt, I became so attached to the division, and when I had the ability to do it, I wanted to give back.”

By Jill Clendening
July 3, 2024

Her positive mindset makes Jessie Rand an invaluable team member

“There isn’t just one story of how Jessie makes those she serves her highest priority, there are thousands,” wrote one clinic co-worker. “Her big laugh and can-do attitude are contagious.”

By Jill Clendening
July 3, 2024

VUMC Pets of the Day: Jill and Tazzy

June 27, 2024

Finding connections in the midst of loneliness

There are lonely people at Vanderbilt. There are also ways to connect and find help.

By Wayne Wood
June 24, 2024

VUMC Pets of the Day: Bane and Pinch

June 24, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “She provided calmness during our storm”

Chelsey Scott, RN, works in the Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
By Matt Batcheldor
June 24, 2024

From ‘what happened’ to ‘what now:’ How one VUMC News & Communications writer became part of her own story about the Vanderbilt Health Coaching Program

Danny Bonvissuto set out to write about the Vanderbilt Health Coaching Program. Then the program manager offered to show her how health coaches draw out intrinsic motivation in their clients, aka patients, to get to what Danny dubbed the Next Right Thing.
June 21, 2024

VUMC Pets of the Day: Charlie and Mama Goat

June 21, 2024

VUMC Pets of the Day: Pico and Mochi

June 18, 2024

A patient wanted to eat a juicy Bonnaroo burger, but he had to learn to swallow food again after neck cancer. Julie Judkins-Giffin helped him get there.

“She taught me exercises that strengthened my throat muscles, which enabled me to eat again and gave me my life back.”
By Jessica Pasley
June 13, 2024

Melanie Walker implemented a new mechanical breathing assist mode in the PICU in just four days. Her quick work saved a child’s life.

Walker received a VUMC Credo Award for her dedication to that patient and to quality and safe respiratory care for pediatric patients.
By Nancy Humphrey