Patient Spotlight Archive — Page 10 of 12

Elizabeth “Betsy” Barbour and her late husband, Richard, created a fund to help support Vanderbilt’s lung transplant patient assistance fund.

July 25, 2019

Couple’s transplant journey continues by helping others

Elizabeth “Betsy” Barbour and her late husband, Richard, created a fund to help support Vanderbilt’s lung transplant patient assistance fund.

By Nancy Humphrey

July 24, 2019

Patient who was too sick to attend daughter’s graduation recovering after double lung transplant

Bridget Perez could barely walk a few steps. Now she’s walking laps at the Dayani Center track and marveling at how it feels to breathe again.

By Tavia Smith

July 22, 2019

Children’s Hospital is like a second home to Harper. On her first birthday, it was also the home of her baptism.

The Rev. Amanda Borchik and the Children’s Hospital chapel have provided spiritual comfort through Harper’s illness.

By Christina Echegaray

June 18, 2019

Baby girl Saylor Elaine was born at the right time: 6:12 a.m. on 6/12 — and weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces

“We will tell her how she came right on time — the most perfect time — and how special she is.”

By Tavia Smith

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

Patient Spotlight Archive — Page 10 of 12

Couple’s transplant journey continues by helping others

Patient who was too sick to attend daughter’s graduation recovering after double lung transplant

Children’s Hospital is like a second home to Harper. On her first birthday, it was also the home of her baptism.

Baby girl Saylor Elaine was born at the right time: 6:12 a.m. on 6/12 — and weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces

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