Patient Spotlight Archive — Page 11 of 11

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.”

Tia Waggoner works day-by-day to rebuild her life

Tiny babies dreaming of Lord Stanley’s Cup.

Thing one: The adults had a good time reading their favorite books. Thing two: The children loved it, too.

Tiny feet, tiny Valentines, big love.

Babies born at VUMC over holidays got a special shirt

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 Vanderbilt Health News
December 20, 2012
Son’s kidney donation to his mother the ultimate gift
By Jessica Pasley