Voice

July 24, 2019

Volunteer gardeners bring creativity, imagination and fine motor skills to rehabilitation patients

The team helped liven up Stallworth’s courtyard by planting sweet potato vines, basil, daisies, roses, mint, rosemary and oregano.

By Kelsey Herbers
July 22, 2019

Children’s Hospital is like a second home to Harper. On her first birthday, it was also the home of her baptism.

The Rev. Amanda Borchik and the Children’s Hospital chapel have provided spiritual comfort through Harper’s illness.

By Christina Echegaray
July 17, 2019

Gail Cherry remembers what it’s like being a patient and brings that sensitivity to others

“She has a passion for nursing, for the patient and for anybody else in the room with the patient. She’s a beautiful person inside and out.” 

By Nancy Humphrey
July 15, 2019

Second quarter DAISY Awards honor four extraordinary nurses

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries. This is Vanderbilt’s latest group.

By Matt Batcheldor
July 10, 2019

Behind the scenes, Fady Eilia uses technology to enhance patient experiences

His dedication and innovation put him in the spotlight

By Kelsey Herbers
July 8, 2019

As a nurse, she supported organ donation. As a mother, Kim Cantu never expected the donor to be her son.

Sky Cantu donated his heart, liver and both kidneys, saving four lives in the process.

By Matt Batcheldor
July 1, 2019

Keon Johnson is one of the top basketball prospects in the country. Four years ago he almost lost a hand in a fireworks accident.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center doctors — and Keon's mother — urge caution this July 4th
By Jessica Pasley
July 1, 2019

Pets of VUMC 2019 — collection #2: Summertime pets

Those lazy, hazy, crazy pets of summer
June 27, 2019

You know to keep babies out of hot cars — Children’s Hospital says also beware of hot strollers

“Even the thinnest of cloths or covers over the stroller or carrier can reduce air circulation and create a greenhouse effect in the enclosed space."
By Jessica Pasley
June 25, 2019

Children’s Hospital reminds drivers about new cellphone law: hands on the wheel, not on the phone

No reading or writing texts or emails either
By Jessica Pasley
June 21, 2019

Credo Award winner Lindsey Netzel honored for passion and dedication to teaching

Infectious enthusiasm combined with a focus on others
By Matt Batcheldor
June 18, 2019

Baby girl Saylor Elaine was born at the right time: 6:12 a.m. on 6/12 — and weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces

 “We will tell her how she came right on time — the most perfect time — and how special she is.”
By Tavia Smith
June 12, 2019

Share your stories with VUMC Voice’s “99 words of summer”

Vacations, camp, baseball games, cutting the grass, watching soap operas, swimming, fireflies in the fading light...
By Wayne Wood