Patient Spotlight
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September 30, 2019
Her dad needed a kidney; hers didn’t match. But through paired donation, her dad got a kidney and so did another person in need.
Her blood type was B and his was A. So they went to Plan B. -
September 16, 2019
As a child, Andrea Pitts was severely burned. As an adult, she provides “Boxes of Love” to burn patients.
A few gifts and an encouraging note from somebody who's been there -
August 13, 2019
Tricia Burgess thought she had seasonal allergies. She actually needed a heart transplant.
“I didn’t even know I was sick. I’m thankful that Vanderbilt saved my life.” -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.”