Patient Spotlight

June 5, 2019

Children’s Hospital saved his life 28 years ago. Now Daniel Cook is helping build its expansion.

The construction project manager looked up his medical records so he could find and thank those who cared for him after a devastating injury when he was 11

By Christina Echegaray

May 22, 2019

Bridget Perez was in intensive care and couldn’t make it to her daughter’s graduation. With the help of Vanderbilt nurses, the graduation came to her.

“Pomp and Circumstance.” Tears. Cupcakes. All in an intensive care unit.

By Tavia Smith

May 16, 2019

Carly Schroeder had a stroke in her 20s. Now 10 years later, she is thankful for her life, her family and the care she received at Vanderbilt

“I’m eternally grateful to all the people that helped me through that dark time.”

By Tavia Smith

April 25, 2019

Kristie Kuzy decided to donate a kidney to a stranger. Her generosity initiated the first three-recipient kidney transplant chain in the history of Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

The amazing and improbable story of how it all fell into place

By Matt Batcheldor

April 3, 2019

This high school math teacher almost died in a car wreck. He comes back three times a year to encourage other trauma patients.

Goodie bags and words of hope from somebody who’s been there.

By Kristin Smart

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

Patient Spotlight

Children’s Hospital saved his life 28 years ago. Now Daniel Cook is helping build its expansion.

Bridget Perez was in intensive care and couldn’t make it to her daughter’s graduation. With the help of Vanderbilt nurses, the graduation came to her.

Carly Schroeder had a stroke in her 20s. Now 10 years later, she is thankful for her life, her family and the care she received at Vanderbilt

Kristie Kuzy decided to donate a kidney to a stranger. Her generosity initiated the first three-recipient kidney transplant chain in the history of Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

This high school math teacher almost died in a car wreck. He comes back three times a year to encourage other trauma patients.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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