Patient Spotlight

March 25, 2019

Ten years ago, Mike Lavin was saved by a bone marrow transplant. A few days ago, he paid a surprise visit to the donor who made it possible.

“I really appreciate everything you have done. I’m here because of you.”

By Tom Wilemon
March 1, 2019

Kevin Hartley was an organ donor, and his mother had one wish: to hear her son’s heartbeat one more time

Thanks to his heart recipient, Rhonda Lucas, she got the chance.

By Holly Fletcher
January 3, 2019

It was a normal workday at Kroger. Then Charles Fisher almost died.

After his collapse, a team formed to save his life: coworkers and bystanders who knew CPR; first responders who used a defibrillator; and doctors and nurses at Vanderbilt

By Matt Batcheldor
December 14, 2018

Twenty-three families with babies in NICU treated to holiday outing to Opryland Hotel

A time for holiday cheer and a break from the hospital

By Jessica Pasley
December 6, 2018

Taylor Swift wax figure from Madame Tussauds brings smiles to Children’s Hospital

Posers gonna pose pose pose pose pose

By Jessica Pasley
November 20, 2018

Children’s Hospital patient Caroline Lantz has a special night with Maddie and Tae at the CMAs

Hanging out at a fancy hotel, getting glammed up, walking the red carpet and taking in the CMAs.

By Jessica Pasley
July 6, 2018

A year ago Sophie almost drowned in a pond. She came back to Children’s Hospital to thank those who saved her life.

When Sophie’s mother asked her what she wanted to say to everybody, she happily chirped, “Thank you for saving my life.”
By Tavia Smith
June 20, 2018

Joshua went looking for a new kidney to save his life. He found a “sister,” too.

“A brighter future is around the corner and I’m so grateful for Renee. I truly love her like my sister and I’ve always wanted a sister.”
By Tavia Smith
June 1, 2018

Father of Waffle House shooting victim describes daughter’s struggle, family’s pain

Tia Waggoner works day-by-day to rebuild her life
By Tavia Smith
May 1, 2018

Newborn Nursery home to Preds’ youngest fans

Tiny babies dreaming of Lord Stanley's Cup.
By Tavia Smith
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
February 15, 2018

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

Tiny feet, tiny Valentines, big love.
By Jennifer Wetzel
December 28, 2017

“Baby” it’s cold outside

Babies born at VUMC over holidays got a special shirt
By Jennifer Wetzel