Patient Spotlight Archive — Page 7 of 11

February 7, 2022

Hospital staff conspires to help transplant patient plan a surprise proposal – to his wife

Love was in the air on the seventh floor of Medical Center East

January 12, 2022

Marching in the Tournament of Roses Parade after knee surgery? Check. Carrying a 30-lb. drum set? That, too.

It was a long journey for Jill Griffin to that iconic New Year’s Day parade, and her surgeon Rick Wright made it possible

By Emily Stembridge

December 16, 2021

Meredith Watson is pursuing a career as a “professional nose.” Surgery at VUMC sharpened her sense of smell.

“I literally could feel air in parts of my nose where I’d never felt it before.”

By Jill Clendening

The Eitl family poses with the plaque the family donated to thank the transplant team for taking care of Joe Eitl, who received a heart and liver transplant last year.

December 15, 2021

Down syndrome patient celebrates anniversary of novel transplant

Vanderbilt patient Joe Eitl was among the first patients in the country with Down syndrome to undergo a heart and liver transplant.

By Matt Batcheldor

December 9, 2021

Mary Marlowe decided to donate one of her kidneys. Four people received transplants as a result.

“It is amazing to see all the pieces come together from one person’s generosity.”

By Matt Batcheldor

October 26, 2021

Lydia Gross is 100. She just piloted a plane for the first time — and she heard every sound because of her cochlear implants.

Performing an elective procedure on an older patient initially raised concerns for her doctor, David Haynes — but the results have been a resounding success

By Emily Stembridge

July 23, 2021
The little boy was in the swimming pool, not breathing. Thanks to CPR, first responders and LifeFlight, he is fine.

It should have been a joyous day. It almost turned tragic.
By Jessica Pasley
July 21, 2021
Father, son benefit from jaw reconstruction guided by 3D virtual planning
By Jill Clendening
May 17, 2021
Marcus Trammell almost died on his way to pick up some pandemic takeout. A year later, his amazing rehab journey continues.

The long way back from the turn lane in front of Dino's Bar and Grill
By Matt Batcheldor
April 29, 2021
Innovative techniques help treat boy’s rare condition

Carter Ray has never been inside his family home. As a matter of fact, since he was born on Nov. 3, 2019, he has only lived in a hospital.
By Jessica Pasley
April 21, 2021
Couple takes on recovery together after storm injuries

On a beautiful Sunday in May 2020, Cassie Rooke and William Nolan decided to go on a hike at their usual spot in Percy Warner Park.
By Emily Stembridge
April 15, 2021
Afternoon with a big leaguer

In 1985, former Negro leagues pitcher Frank McAllister was a patient at Vanderbilt Hospital and spent some time talking baseball with VUMC fans. Now the official records acknowledge what has been true all along: he was a big leaguer.
By Wayne Wood
March 18, 2021
Clinic helps children with cerebral palsy regain mobility

Seven-year-old Tinsley Bellar loves to dance — her mother describes it as TikTok dancing with cheerleader moves. She also loves to run. She completed her school’s fun run last year with the whole school cheering her on.
By Nancy Humphrey

Patient Spotlight Archive — Page 7 of 11

Hospital staff conspires to help transplant patient plan a surprise proposal – to his wife

Marching in the Tournament of Roses Parade after knee surgery? Check. Carrying a 30-lb. drum set? That, too.

Meredith Watson is pursuing a career as a “professional nose.” Surgery at VUMC sharpened her sense of smell.

Down syndrome patient celebrates anniversary of novel transplant

Mary Marlowe decided to donate one of her kidneys. Four people received transplants as a result.

Lydia Gross is 100. She just piloted a plane for the first time — and she heard every sound because of her cochlear implants.

The little boy was in the swimming pool, not breathing. Thanks to CPR, first responders and LifeFlight, he is fine.

Father, son benefit from jaw reconstruction guided by 3D virtual planning

Marcus Trammell almost died on his way to pick up some pandemic takeout. A year later, his amazing rehab journey continues.

Innovative techniques help treat boy’s rare condition

Couple takes on recovery together after storm injuries

Afternoon with a big leaguer

Clinic helps children with cerebral palsy regain mobility