Voice

April 3, 2020

Scenes from VUMC show changes and dedication in COVID-19 planning and reaction

The Medical Center mobilized to prepare to care for COVID-19 patients while continuing to care for each other as colleagues.

By Wayne Wood
April 2, 2020

“Kudos Wall” in Children’s Hospital offers messages of hope and encouragement

“We are so much more than co-workers, WE are FAMILY.”

By Christina Echegaray
April 2, 2020

Musicians can’t play for the children in person right now, so Seacrest Studio goes virtual

By Christina Echegaray
March 30, 2020

We were 200 miles from London when the travel ban was announced. Getting home was an adventure.

At 1:30 a.m. my phone pinged. “Just wondering about your reaction to Trump announcement,” I read. What announcement?

By Wayne Wood
March 30, 2020

I was nervous about using telehealth. It turned out to be one of the best health care appointments I’ve ever had.

Telehealth gets an A+ for keeping me connected

By Jill Clendening
March 30, 2020

VUMC’s valet attendants trade keys for thermometers

“I’m so happy to be helping make VUMC safer.”

By Leigh MacMillan
March 13, 2020

Thurman Stevens takes extra steps to ease patients’ anxiety

Stevens said he stays on the lookout for patients who may need some extra help.
By Tom Wilemon
March 11, 2020

The NICU Interdisciplinary Mock Code Work Group knows every second counts in a code response to save critically ill patients’ lives.

The work group, which calls a mock code twice a month to give team members as much practice as possible, has managed to cut the response time to a code in half, from about 143 seconds to 77 seconds.
By Nancy Humphrey
March 11, 2020

Leslie Reese helps patients living with HIV navigate life. From arranging appointments and transportation to educating patients on medicines, there’s ‘truly no problem she can’t solve.’

"No matter how difficult the task may be, Leslie finds a way to make someone’s life better."
By Nancy Humphrey
March 10, 2020

Twice as nice: Molly Knostman, previously recognized with a Credo Award, honored again for leadership of the adult pharmacy.

She has built a reputation for volunteering for complex tasks, not because they are part of her job description but because of her passion for innovation and patient care.
By Matt Batcheldor
March 4, 2020

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital sends a gift of support to Vanderbilt Children’s ER after tornado disaster. “We’re all in this together.”

Oklahomans know about tornadoes, and the gift of food and drinks brought tears to the eyes of their colleagues at Vanderbilt
By Christina Echegaray
March 2, 2020

VUMC welcomes seven Leap Day babies

Neonatal nurse practitioner Wendy Araya, a Feb. 29 baby herself, offers advice to the latest leaplings
By Jessica Pasley
February 27, 2020

Randy Hatch has dedicated his life to teaching and coaching at-risk young people. After his lifesaving liver transplant, they lined the halls to welcome him back.

His beloved Carroll Academy Jaguars and Lady Jaguars honor him with a message on their shirts: "Donate Life."
By Matt Batcheldor