Patient Spotlight Archive — Page 9 of 12
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February 27, 2020
Patient’s cancer treatment includes new immunotherapy
Dona Potter, 87, rode Harleys and drove 18-wheelers back when men dominated the open highways, and she is still defying expectations. -
February 24, 2020
Richard Hosner knew he needed a liver transplant. It turned out he needed a kidney, too. On one amazing day, he received both.
The pair of complex surgeries took 13 hours. When he woke up, he felt like a new person. Since 2011, there have been 38 liver-kidney transplants at VUMC, helping establish Vanderbilt as one of the leading sites in the country for multiple-organ transplants. -
January 24, 2020
Patients and families benefit from new activity book — and the volunteer who brings it
Puzzles, mazes, coloring pages and other fun help pass the time -
January 13, 2020
Five surgeries in nine days. A month in intensive care. An amazing recovery.
Kyle Mullicane's is the only medical story you will read today that features a hallucination taking place in a Vegas steakhouse. -
December 23, 2019
Last New Year’s Day, Gregory Tidwell was in a coma. At the beginning of 2020, he is doing much better
“It has made me ecstatically happy to watch him get better,” his mom said. -
November 27, 2019
In 1994, Harold “Scottie” Scott’s HIV-positive status was covered on the local news. He has been an educator ever since.
Now, 25 years after his announcement, Scott’s mission remains the same: to educate others on the history of HIV, dispel myths and break down stigma. -
November 18, 2019
Madalyn Durbin’s dad just had a double lung transplant; surely there was no way he could make it to her wedding.
Never underestimate a father’s determination to be there for his daughter. As Madalyn started down the aisle, Terry stepped out and took her hand.