Voice

February 26, 2018

Former DJ Kelvin Jones stays in the groove making sure clinicians and patients have the supplies they need

As a lead supply technician for VUMC, Jones knows the work his 15-member team performs daily is vital to support doctors and nurses capabilities to carry out procedures.

By Christina Echegaray
February 22, 2018

Sue Christian was kicked in the head by a horse. She decided to go into healthcare — for humans.

Her dedication to teamwork and problem-solving make her a go-to person in Anesthesiology.

By Leigh MacMillan
February 19, 2018

VUMC ophthalmologist felled by rare virus has to learn to walk and eat again

Reid Longmuir was starting a new job. He thought he would be learning the names of his co-workers. Instead, he was learning more basic things, like how to walk.

By Jessica Pasley
February 15, 2018

Love is all around on babies’ first Valentine’s Day

Tiny feet, tiny Valentines, big love.

By Jennifer Wetzel
February 15, 2018

VUMC choir member Shae Etter approaches life with a song

She sings at weddings, retirement celebrations, church functions, funerals — and now with the United Voices of Vanderbilt choir

By Wayne Wood
February 12, 2018

“Carmen from Chicago,” mystery good Samaritan nurse, identified

She’s very relieved that Geoffrey Lee, injured in the bicycle wreck, is doing OK.

By Wayne Wood
February 8, 2018

Bill and Genie met at VUMC in 1983. The proposal was at Kroger. A wedding ring fell over a cliff. They are still in love.

“She was really sweet and 34 years later, she’s still just as sweet,” Bill says. “It was meant to be,” Genie adds.
By Tavia Smith
February 7, 2018

A bike wreck left him dazed, hurt and bleeding. Then a Vanderbilt nurse came by.

Where in the world is Carmen from Chicago? Geoffrey Lee would like to be sure she gets credit for a good deed.
By Wayne Wood
February 6, 2018

When their native Puerto Rico was devastated by hurricanes, these VUMC resident physicians stepped up

“We are humbled by the heartfelt love we received from the entire Vanderbilt community"
By Nancy Humphrey
January 26, 2018

Teenage daughter sparks interest in rock-climbing for Vanderbilt’s Dario and Nunzia Giuse

The passion for climbing has now affected all three members of the Giuse family
By Wayne Wood
January 26, 2018

Sarah Moore, director of Radiology Services, hailed as exceptional leader

“We provide excellence in healthcare, research and education. We treat others as we wish to be treated. We continuously evaluate and improve our performance.”
By Christina Echegaray
January 22, 2018

Flulapalooza Team wins Elevate Team Award

“We provide excellence in healthcare, research and education. We treat others as we wish to be treated. We continuously evaluate and improve our performance.” 
By Christina Echegaray
January 17, 2018

Scenes from snowy days

Enjoy these scenes of a beautiful VUMC snow, and bookmark the page to recall fondly in July.
By Wayne Wood