Voice

April 11, 2018

Avid runner founds “Gynecologists for Hire” to participate in Shade Tree Trot

Ob/Gyn fellow Cynthia Arvizo witnessed firsthand the good that Shade Tree Clinic does — so she formed a running team to raise funds

By Jessica Pasley
April 9, 2018

A brain surgeon’s best friend

Neurosurgeon Lola Chambless loves the simplicity and functionality of the surgical dissector called a Penfield #1

By Holly Fletcher
April 2, 2018

I went for a walk at lunchtime and was hit by a car. Here’s what I want drivers and pedestrians to know to protect others.

I became vaguely aware of the sound of sirens in the distance. I soon realized the sirens were coming for me.

By Tavia Smith
March 28, 2018

Julie Foss departs the Medical Intensive Care Unit for the last time

The “proud Vanderbilt nurse’s” life’s work, and her passion, are the patients and the employees of MICU.

By Matt Batcheldor
March 20, 2018

What is the purpose of that weird cube in the middle of the Plaza?

Futuristic design element? Outdoor feng shui in action? Navigational beacon for LifeFlight? The truth is more basic.

By Holly Fletcher
March 20, 2018

Seven children of her own, thousands of children at work: Elizabeth Humphreys honored for her leadership of the Children’s Hospital pharmacy.

“A role model who always leads by example.”

By Nancy Humphrey
March 13, 2018

Childhood tragedies forged a compassionate heart in Rhonda Ashley-Dixon

Her passion and dedication provide guidance to patients, families and providers at Vanderbilt Behavioral Health.
By Leigh MacMillan
March 12, 2018

Coming full circle: giving back to the place I was born

Anne Crook was born at Vanderbilt and works at VUMC as a medical interpreter for Spanish-speaking patients. But what happened to her in a tiny hospital in Italy has shaped her life.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 8, 2018

VUMC Voice Pet Photo Contest deadline is March 31

Pets with fur, with fins, with feathers, even with scales — all pets of VUMC employees eligible!
March 5, 2018

Don’t be a time change zombie

VUMC sleep expert says early preparation makes the beginning of Daylight Saving Time easier.
By Tom Wilemon
March 5, 2018

Children’s Hospital celebrates reading on Dr. Seuss’ birthday

Thing one: The adults had a good time reading their favorite books. Thing two: The children loved it, too.
By Jennifer Wetzel
March 1, 2018

“The most famous nurse in the world” looks back on the video of her singing to a patient — and tells the story behind it

Olivia Neufelder sang from her heart to her dying patient, and millions of people all over the world shared the video. Here's the story behind the song, and what the 24-year-old Vanderbilt nurse's reaction has been to her fame.
By Christina Echegaray
February 26, 2018

Online voter registration available, and VUMC encourages employees to register

VUMC supports Project Register, which seeks to get more Tennesseans to the polls.
By Wayne Wood