Without treatment, younger patients may develop other serious cardiac disorders such as heart failure or life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.

"You have changed my life," the (now grown up) patient said.

The most acute needs are for clothing for men in smaller sizes; clothing for women in plus sizes, and new underwear of all sizes for both men and women

The members of the incoming class include 88 MD, 15 Medical Scientist Training Program and one oral and maxillofacial surgery student. They were selected from a pool of more than 6,800 applicants and came to VUSM from 29 states, six foreign countries and 63 undergraduate schools with 57 majors.

The Chill Out event, at which VUMC employees get free ice cream and other frozen treats, was held at all VUMC hospital campuses. The VUH Plaza was a sea of smiles as a summer day was cooled off with frozen goodness.

Nominated by four patients, DeWire is a recipient of a 2024 Patient and Family Choice Award.