Patient Spotlight Archive — Page 12 of 12

Close-up portrait of a smiling young girl with curly blond hair wearing round purple glasses and small earrings.
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
Hospital room scene with a bearded patient seated in a treatment chair, wearing a blue robe with monitoring leads and an IV, while another patient is blurred in the foreground; medical infusion pumps are visible behind them.
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
A woman seated beside a man on a hospital bed in a rehabilitation room; she wears a leg brace or support and a hospital wristband, while a wheelchair and medical equipment are nearby.
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
Sleeping newborn lying on a bed with a Nashville Predators hockey helmet behind the head, a Predators hockey stick across the body, and a hockey puck resting near the torso.
May 1, 2018

Newborn Nursery home to Preds’ youngest fans

Tiny babies dreaming of Lord Stanley’s Cup.

By Tavia Smith
Smiling child wearing a red-and-white festive hat and holding a blue Dr. Seuss-themed item in a brightly lit indoor setting.
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
Sleeping infant wearing a bright pink headband and patterned clothing, lying on a hospital bed with medical tubing nearby; a white shirt with a red heart graphic is visible in the background.
February 15, 2018

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

Tiny feet, tiny Valentines, big love.

By Jennifer Wetzel