Voice Archive — Page 70 of 91

April 13, 2020

VUMC uses computerized mannequins to teach proper technique for caring for COVID patients

Teaching and learning a vital skill while staying safe

By Wayne Wood

April 10, 2020

Painted stones offer messages of hope along VUMC pathways

“Just Breathe.” “You are Loved.” “Shine.” “Hope.” “Joy.”

By Christina Echegaray

April 9, 2020

My daughter had surgery at Children’s Hospital during the COVID-19 changes. Here’s what was different — and what was, thankfully, the same.

Temperature checks and social distancing were very different. The care and concern had not changed at all.

By Jessica Pasley

April 7, 2020

Frequent hand-washing can cause dry, cracked skin. A dermatologist offers tips for care.

The cure for “COVID hands” lies in frequent moisturizing. Using shortening from the kitchen is optional.

By Vanderbilt Health News

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

Voice Archive — Page 70 of 91

VUMC uses computerized mannequins to teach proper technique for caring for COVID patients

Painted stones offer messages of hope along VUMC pathways

My daughter had surgery at Children’s Hospital during the COVID-19 changes. Here’s what was different — and what was, thankfully, the same.

Frequent hand-washing can cause dry, cracked skin. A dermatologist offers tips for care.

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

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

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

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

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

VUMC’s valet attendants trade keys for thermometers

Thurman Stevens takes extra steps to ease patients’ anxiety

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

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.’