Patient Spotlight

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
December 12, 2017

Nurse saves baby born in back seat of car in Medical Center East parking lot

Elijah Youssef will have quite a story to tell about the day he came into the world.
By Kathy Whitney
November 30, 2017

Bear the therapy dog’s legacy lives on at Children’s Hospital

Bear was calm and gentle with children and loved to visit them in the hospital. He leaves behind a legacy at Children’s Hospital, especially in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
By Jennifer Wetzel
September 4, 2017

Lauren Fields is legally blind. This fall she starts college on a basketball scholarship.

In the fourth grade Lauren Fields was introduced to basketball. She did not like it one bit, she admits. But all of that changed over time.
By Jessica Pasley
August 3, 2017

Children’s Hospital patient, doctor bond through music

When 17-year-old Ray Cruz was invited to perform at the Ryman Auditorium, he agreed to do it under one condition — that his doctor perform alongside him.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 20, 2012

Son’s kidney donation to his mother the ultimate gift

By Jessica Pasley
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