Voice

February 4, 2019

A Children’s Hospital parking valet taught himself origami art so he could share it with children. For one little boy, that simple gesture means everything.

Coming in for treatment is hard for 5-year-old Ollie Faircloth, but seeing valet Mohamed Elshami brings a smile every time. Ollie calls Mohamed his friend. Mohamed calls Ollie his hero.

By Nancy Humphrey
January 30, 2019

“You don’t need to be afraid.” A 10-year-old’s words of comfort to an adult facing surgery.

Leslie McDaniel had never had surgery in her life and was apprehensive. Bethany Lafata, 10, is already an expert at preparing for surgery, so she shared encouragement and advice.

By Christina Echegaray
January 28, 2019

VUMC Voice wants to hear your love story – in 99 words

How did you meet your sweetheart? What made you fall in love? What is your life together like?

By Wayne Wood
January 23, 2019

DAISY Awards honor four extraordinary nurses

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

By Max Ellinger
January 16, 2019

Commitment, support for colleagues and a touch of humor put Matt Phillips in the spotlight

You work harder if you feel appreciated, if you feel like you have ownership.

By Leigh MacMillan
January 9, 2019

Jonathan Dow’s simple gestures, compassion go a long way to help families

“His calmness and kindness helps create a culture of encouragement with everyone he comes in contact with.”

By Nancy Humphrey
January 3, 2019

It was a normal workday at Kroger. Then Charles Fisher almost died.

After his collapse, a team formed to save his life: coworkers and bystanders who knew CPR; first responders who used a defibrillator; and doctors and nurses at Vanderbilt
By Matt Batcheldor
December 28, 2018

Olympic achievement: Children’s Hospital employee KeKe Hinds brings home the gold

"I am very competitive when it comes to sports. It’s such fun and I get to meet so many great people.”
By Jessica Pasley
December 26, 2018

Rob Hood, recognized as top leader, gives all the credit to his team

"So much of what our team has succeeded in is owed to Dr. Hood’s immeasurable support and wisdom."
December 26, 2018

Pets of VUMC: A look back at the best of 2018

A handy, one-stop collection of the winners of the "VUMC Voice" 2018 Pets of VUMC contest.
December 17, 2018

United Voices of Vanderbilt choir spreads cheer with Children’s Hospital performance

One year after its formation, the Medical Center choir has added new leaders and new harmonies
By Wayne Wood
December 14, 2018

Twenty-three families with babies in NICU treated to holiday outing to Opryland Hotel

A time for holiday cheer and a break from the hospital
By Jessica Pasley
December 12, 2018

Pets of VUMC 2018: Special holiday collection

It's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with — a guinea pig?
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