Voice Archive — Page 77 of 95

Smiling man in green scrubs and an ID lanyard sits in a pediatric hospital examination room, with an exam table and medical equipment around him.
November 20, 2019

Nicholas Blackmon creates casts to help children heal. He just received a Credo Award for his dedication, positivity and work ethic.

“Nick always says, ‘it will be OK,’ and ‘we got this.’”

By Nancy Humphrey
Flat-lay arrangement of winter clothing and footwear: a tan quilted jacket, dark ribbed sweater, blue jeans, striped knit hat, and brown lace-up boots.
November 18, 2019

VUMC Clothes Closet in need of men’s clothes, coats, shoes

Volunteer endeavor provides patients with a warm coat or clothes to wear home from the hospital

By Wayne Wood
Outdoor wedding scene with a masked man in a dark suit beside a woman holding a large bouquet of white flowers and greenery; seated and standing guests are visible in the background.
November 18, 2019

Madalyn Durbin’s dad just had a double lung transplant; surely there was no way he could make it to her wedding.

Never underestimate a father’s determination to be there for his daughter. As Madalyn started down the aisle, Terry stepped out and took her hand.

By Matt Batcheldor
Brown-and-white dog lying on its back on a patterned carpet, raising both front paws toward the camera with its mouth open and wearing a blue-and-orange collar.
November 11, 2019

Pets of VUMC 2019 — Collection #6: Here’s looking at you, part 2

Just one look. That’s all it took.

Nurse Noel Olson stands at a hospital nursing station in blue scrubs, with computer monitors, printers, and seated staff and visitors in the background.
November 6, 2019

Nashville to Denver flight. A sick passenger. The crew put out a call: “Are there any medical professionals on board?” A Vanderbilt nurse raised her hand.

Noel Olson is a Vanderbilt Emergency Department nurse and an Air National Guard medic, so stabilizing patients is kind of what she does

By Matt Batcheldor
White daisy with a yellow center against a green rectangular background.
November 6, 2019

Third 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