Voice

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
May 23, 2023

First as a server, and now as a food and nutrition patient ambassador, Carla Moore cares for the same people twice

“Carla provided great care to my grandmother in her time of need. She made my grandmother feel comfortable and important. She was very nice and outgoing. We were always greeted with a smile from Carla, and she really did make a difference.”
By Danny Bonvissuto
May 18, 2023

Five years of DAISY Awards: a celebration

Extraordinary nurses honored at event featuring Tena Barnes Carraher of the DAISY Foundation
By Matt Batcheldor
May 15, 2023

Polio patients, iron lung respirators, and…hey, is that Pat Boone??!!

Polio was a terrifying disease, once filling wards at VUMC with paralyzed patients in iron lungs. Vaccines have saved us from all that.
By Wayne Wood