Voice

July 26, 2023

“I was lost and scared. She treated me like a friend that needed help,” and other DAISY Award-winning examples of extraordinary nurses (Part 2 of 2)

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries. Here are VUMC’s latest winners.

By Matt Batcheldor
July 25, 2023

The Wild Kingdom guy thought it would be a good idea to bring a python into the hospital. He was right.

It’s cold-blooded, check it and see

By Wayne Wood
July 25, 2023

Vanderbilt mourns loss of pediatric informatician Stuart Weinberg

Stuart T. Weinberg, MD, an innovator and advocate in the field of pediatric informatics with expertise in clinical reminders, web services, personal health records, immunization registries and clinical decision support at the provider, institutional and national levels, died on July 18 in Franklin, Tennessee.

By Mia Garchitorena-Scancarelli
July 7, 2023

VUMC Rheumatologist Jim Gore began writing a symphony 20 years ago. It just had its debut.

The movement “Red Morn on Rolling Hills” was selected for performance by the Tennessee Youth Symphony

By Nancy Humphrey
June 26, 2023

 “Old fashioned texting”: patient and her caregivers chat via signs in windows

The clinic building faces the hospital building, and when Katy Rose was in the hospital, she began posting signs for her clinic nurse to see. It kind of grew from there.

By Jessica Pasley
June 26, 2023

Irish step dancing and science share equal billing in Maureen Gannon’s world

She is known for her diabetes research. She’s also pretty proud of her polished lift, a high, straight-legged kick that shows both flexibility and gracefulness.

By Jill Clendening
June 23, 2023

Women band together to renew lactation spaces at VUMC

“Some people consider lactation spaces a human resources benefit; we think of it as a right and an obligation.”
By VUMC News and Communications
June 20, 2023

VUMC Voice Pet Photo Contest deadline is July 10

Medical Center people are invited to enter pictures of their dogs, cats, hamsters, horses, snakes, gerbils, goats, lizards, llamas and possibly some animals that we've never had entered before.
June 16, 2023

Some days Bill Moore wondered if he was actually helping the children in his care. Then patients’ families gave him a Patient and Family Choice Award.

He started with a career in marketing, moved to the music business, and has found his calling at Monroe Carell
By Christina Echegaray
June 1, 2023

Brenda Campbell lifts patients’ spirits with smiles, humor and genuine love

“I love people, I love helping, and I love what I do. Some of the patients who come don’t want to live. Some of them don’t have any support. I let them know, ‘Somebody loves you. You’re loved. You’re worthy of being loved. You’re so special and valued."
By Danny Bonvissuto
June 1, 2023

“Parker, stay with me!” Local family learns firsthand the dangers of multi-passenger UTVs and golf carts.

Pediatric trauma experts add multipassenger UTVs, golf carts to list of dangerous vehicles that includes ATVs
By Jessica Pasley
May 30, 2023

Catherine Stober plays health care quarterback for generations of families

"Being a good doctor is meeting people where they are emotionally, physically, intellectually and helping your patient navigate this really complicated health care system that we have. I tell my patients I’m their quarterback and I’m here to help them figure out what the next step should be.”
By Nancy Humphrey
May 25, 2023

Small victories and success stories inspire Haley Sullivan to be a better nurse each and every shift

“As a nurse I always try to think about what I can do, even if it’s just something little that can make a difference to them, make them more comfortable, and keep them in the know about what’s going on with their situation."
By Nancy Humphrey
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