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Melissia Boynton speaks with a visitor a few days after her heart transplant. (photo by Kylie Avery)
May 17, 2024

A Mother’s Day to remember

Melissia Boynton got the call about 3 a.m. on Mother’s Day that her new heart was available. Immediately, her plans changed from a barbecue around the family pool to a middle-of-the-night drive to Nashville to get her new heart.

By Matt Batcheldor
Three medical residents pose indoors, with the center resident holding an Elevate Team Award trophy. The left resident wears blue scrubs and an ID badge; the other two wear dark scrubs or clothing.
May 17, 2024

GME Self-Study Team takes charge for accreditation site visit

“The support of VUMC’s GME programs and the development of its future clinicians and leaders allows for optimal patient care and the creation of a learning environment that supports our patients and learners of all stages…”

By Kathy Whitney
May 17, 2024

VUMC Pets of the Day: McGuire and Neo

Golden-colored dog smiling in a metal bathing station with a white towel wrapped around its head.
May 13, 2024

VUMC Pets of the Day: Emma and Zoe

Nurse Rhonda Bryant, LPN, holds a DAISY Award certificate and sculpted trophy while standing among arrangements of white daisies. The certificate reads “The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses.”
May 13, 2024

DAISY Award spotlight: “Nurse Rhonda went out of her way to make my husband feel at ease”

Rhonda Bryant, LPN, works in in the inpatient unit at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. She is one of the latest group of DAISY Award winners at VUMC.

By Matt Batcheldor
A healthcare professional in blue scrubs and glasses stands in a hospital corridor, with medical equipment visible behind her.
May 10, 2024

Audrey Kuntz won an award. Her colleagues gifted her a tool belt.

For her ability to problem solve and advocate for patients and staff, Kuntz was a named a Credo Award winner.

By Matt Batcheldor