Patient Spotlight Archive — Page 1 of 12
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July 20, 2026
Palliative Care team manifests dreams of butterbeer and Harry Potter
After Mike Guth and his family learned that his pancreatic cancer had advanced beyond treatment, the Vanderbilt Health Palliative Care team worked magic to make a dream trip possible. -
July 8, 2026
A routine daycare call leads to lifesaving pediatric heart care for two brothers
After a toddler’s alarming symptoms uncover hidden heart defects in four siblings, coordinated care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt sets two brothers on a path to lifelong health. -
June 17, 2026
A village of care: How pediatric teams helped Madi find her way home
How coordinated, compassionate care helped one child overcome extraordinary medical challenges. -
May 20, 2026
Neurosurgical ultrasound procedure simplifies care for patients with cerebrospinal fluid disorders
Ultrasound is easier on the brain, both physically and mentally. Reducing the burden for patients goes a long way toward a positive experience in the diagnosis and treatment process. -
April 27, 2026
Donate Life Ceremony recognizes organ donors and their families
“This ceremony reminds us of the impact that one act of generosity can have on countless lives." -
April 21, 2026
Pennsylvania dad pounding the pavement for premature patients
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt to benefit from marathon mission -
April 20, 2026
Drug lifts ‘brain fog’ from lupus patients: Clinical trial
An estimated 200,000 people in the United States have lupus. About 80% of them experience “brain fog,” cognitive problems that impair learning, memory and attention. The EG501 study was the inaugural project of Vanderbilt Health’s Drug Repurposing program.