Patient and Family Choice Award Archive — Page 2 of 2

Christin Inman, identified by the caption, poses outdoors in blue medical scrubs in front of leafy trees and a hospital building.
July 22, 2024

Nursing may be a later in life career for Christin Inman, RN, but the VWCH Patient and Family Choice Award winner is right on time

“I take my time with every single patient and want to hear what brought them here and what they want to take out of their experience.”

Selene Lanier-Henderson poses indoors, holding a wooden Patient and Family Choice Award plaque.
July 10, 2024

As the first face people encounter at Vanderbilt Behavioral Health, Selene Lanier-Henderson promises ‘kindness, a friendly face and a smile.’

“We repeatedly saw her show that same sort of grace and love to everyone who crossed her path. She was a blessing during this very difficult time!”

Julie Judkins-Giffin smiles while holding a Patient and Family Choice Award plaque and framed certificate.
June 18, 2024

A patient wanted to eat a juicy Bonnaroo burger, but he had to learn to swallow food again after neck cancer. Julie Judkins-Giffin helped him get there.

“She taught me exercises that strengthened my throat muscles, which enabled me to eat again and gave me my life back.”

Inga-Liese Konynenbelt, a nurse, smiles while holding a Patient and Family Choice Award plaque in an emergency department room.
June 5, 2024

A seriously ill patient was scared she wouldn’t survive the night — until she met nurse Inga-Liese Konynenbelt in the VUMC Emergency Department

“Inga made me feel that I was going to be OK. I am eternally grateful for her.”

William Moore holds a Patient Family Choice Award plaque in a pediatric hospital room, with colorful balloons and star-patterned privacy curtains behind him.
June 16, 2023

Some days Bill Moore wondered if he was actually helping the children in his care. Then patients’ families gave him a Patient and Family Choice Award.

He started with a career in marketing, moved to the music business, and has found his calling at Monroe Carell

Brenda Campbell holds a Patient and Family Choice Award plaque in an office, with colorful balloons behind her.
June 1, 2023

Brenda Campbell lifts patients’ spirits with smiles, humor and genuine love

“I love people, I love helping, and I love what I do. Some of the patients who come don’t want to live. Some of them don’t have any support. I let them know, ‘Somebody loves you. You’re loved. You’re worthy of being loved. You’re so special and valued.”