Voice

April 14, 2021

Goats galore are the ultimate stress reliever for lab manager Kris Ellis

She loves her job at VUMC, but it can be stressful. She gets home from work, heads to the barn, and the stress melts away.

By Jill Clendening
March 25, 2021

VUMC scientist Edie Sannella celebrates 90th birthday, puts in full day in virology lab

“I don’t feel 90. And people say they don’t think that I am 90. So, I think I must be doing OK.”

By Jessica Pasley
March 18, 2021

Kim Isenberg stepped up to help guide Children’s Hospital through the worst days of the pandemic

The Five Pillar Leader Award winner honored for her “outstanding and continuous leadership.”

By Nancy Humphrey
March 18, 2021

Laresa Jackson’s coworkers are so sorry she won a Credo Award. (Not really)

Public recognition is not her thing. But she’s always reminding her staff of the difference they make.

By Jessica Pasley
March 12, 2021

Tears of joy, tears of sorrow — College sweethearts, a COVID unit wedding, and a love story that ended too soon

The inside story of how VUMC’s COVID unit staff pulled together to arrange a wedding, and a reminder that not every love story has a happy ending

By Wayne Wood
March 8, 2021

Infection Prevention team likens pandemic to an ultramarathon

“We always say that infection prevention is everyone’s business, and the pandemic reflects that.”

By Jill Clendening
February 25, 2021

Grace Cronin, known as “Miss Grace,” by patients and families, just earned a Credo Award for her ability to ease concerns and willingness to help out wherever possible.

“She is a positive influence to all who meet her, and it is a privilege to know such a wonderful physical therapist.”
By Emily Stembridge
February 25, 2021

Driven by passion and persistence, Kim Arnold goes above and beyond to help patients

“Her service and love for our patients translates directly with her quality of work.”
By Matt Batcheldor
February 22, 2021

Winter storm brings snowy vistas to VUMC

Photographs by Donn Jones
By Wayne Wood
February 18, 2021

Who is that masked man?

Frank Nix of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit finds a way to connect with patient families with his custom face covers
By Jessica Pasley
February 18, 2021

Children’s Hospital urges sledding safety

Whizzing along on snow and ice is fun, but be careful
By Jessica Pasley
February 15, 2021

Patients’ stories motivate Lizzie Simonds, the only paramedic working in VUMC’s COVID unit

She remembers one man who was scared and couldn't rest: “I spent 45 minutes…sitting next to him, holding his hand so he felt safe enough to try to sleep for a little bit."
By Wayne Wood
February 9, 2021

VUMC Valentines: They met at employee orientation, the proposal was in Langford Auditorium, the wedding is set for next year

Camille Allison and Tyler Deresky didn't learn much about policy or parking permits, but orientation was the start of something beautiful
By Jill Clendening
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