Voice

October 5, 2022

Flulapalooza returns to protect thousands from flu

After a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Flulapalooza returned in person and thousands of Vanderbilt employees and students flocked to the daylong event.

By Kelli Mitchuson
October 4, 2022

A beautiful day for a Heart Walk

Walkers and their furry friends were all smiles during this annual event that featured a live band, a survivor tribute wall and health booths for blood pressure screenings and nutrition information

By Kathy Rivers
September 29, 2022

Suzie Brown, singer-songwriter, meet Dr. Suzanne Brown Sacks, transplant cardiologist

Her twin passions for music and for medicine brought her to Nashville and to VUMC

By Matt Batcheldor
Mervyn Joseph traveled from South Africa to receive his lung transplant at Vanderbilt.
September 29, 2022

Patient journeys from South Africa for lung transplant

Mervyn Joseph, who searched the world over for the best place to be considered for lung transplant, is thankful he found Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Matt Batcheldor
Bariatric surgery patient Veronica Llamas-Barajas recently received a heart transplant.
September 15, 2022

Patient’s care journey included LVAD, bariatric surgery, transplant

When Veronica Llamas-Barajas received a heart transplant at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in April, it was the culmination of a seven-year journey.

By Matt Batcheldor
September 13, 2022

No matter the situation, Jessica Stroh always finds the right way to show people she cares

“Jessica is an exceptional nurse and one of those people who brings humor and light at just the right moment. This could be to a patient with a difficult diagnosis, a new staff member who is overwhelmed, or a colleague having a tough day.”

By Wayne Wood
September 7, 2022

VUH’s Radiology Command Center Team earns award for quick action to address contrast imaging global supply shortage

The team's quick actions meant contrast imaging studies were reserved for people with emergent health situations, like heart attacks and strokes.
By Kathy Whitney
August 31, 2022

More than 60 VUMC volunteers came together to offer surgical treatment on Orthopaedic Outreach Day

The annual event provides necessary surgery to uninsured patients
By Nancy Humphrey
August 30, 2022

Terri Brady is driven to improve mental health services for children

"When you get up every day and know the work you do matters, and the people you work with feel the same way, it’s pretty easy to be inspired.”
By Nancy Humphrey
August 24, 2022

Kelley Colvin is passionate about finding employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. Under his leadership, VUMC has become a model for success.  

“His dedication and time have resulted in, and will continue to result in, employment opportunities for adults with disabilities at Vanderbilt University Medical Center."
By Leigh MacMillan
August 19, 2022

There is a reminder, hiding in plain sight in the architecture of Medical Center North, of how VUMC dealt with a deadly infectious disease almost 100 years ago

An open-air porch for tuberculosis patients was built into the old Vanderbilt Hospital — and it's still visible if you know where to look
By Wayne Wood
August 16, 2022

Q&A: Reassurance for parents on mpox risk, spread and symptoms

A pediatric infectious diseases expert answers questions parents might have about the risk of mpox risk to children.
By Jessica Pasley
August 11, 2022

A story of family and faith: Jennifer received a kidney transplant. The donor was Capri, who is married to Dennis. Jennifer is Dennis’ ex-wife. It’s complicated.

The extended family has grown closer as a result of Capri's generosity. She says her faith led her to the decision.
By Matt Batcheldor
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