Pets of VUMC 2024-25 Collection #2: Pets and their people

Dogs, cats, horses! Snuggles on couches, a wedding photo, a baby with a rabbit and a woman in a hammock with a goat!

Edie Vaughn retires after 52 years of service at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Edie Vaughn began her career at VUMC in the fall of 1972, and after 52 years of service she retired from her role as a nurse in the Surgical Specialties unit.

VUMC Pets of the Day: Mittens and Gabe

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She looked out for me and connected with me on a deep level.’

Rio Cady, RN, works in the Obstetrics/Gynecology Unit at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘When my daughter lost vision in her left eye, we were terrified.’

Regina Akin, BSN, RN, works at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘When Dad needed care and compassion, Charles was there.’

Charles Botamer, RN, works in the Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. He is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.