COVID-19 Archive — Page 32 of 35

Masked healthcare worker holding a handwritten sign reading “Sending LOVE PICU to MICU,” decorated with red hearts.
April 14, 2020

Children’s Hospital intensive care unit sends gift of support to counterparts at Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital

“It really helped everyone focus on something positive. We were all excited about supporting them, encouraging them and lifting them up.”

Clear infusion bag containing bright yellow-orange fluid hanging from a metal IV stand, with tubing extending downward.
April 14, 2020

VUMC seeks plasma donations from recovered COVID-19 patients

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is recruiting volunteers who have tested positive for COVID-19 and fully recovered to donate plasma to help those who are currently ill with the virus as part of a new research study.

Two clinicians in blue protective gowns and face shields demonstrate intubation on a training mannequin while a camera operator records them in a hospital operating room.
April 13, 2020

VUMC uses computerized mannequins to teach proper technique for caring for COVID patients

Teaching and learning a vital skill while staying safe

Maggie Brown, MBA, picks up some of the 600 meals donated by the Nashville Predators in partnership with Chik-Fil-A Predators.
April 13, 2020

Nashville Predators donate 600 meals to employees at Children’s Hospital

The Nashville Predators hockey team, longtime supporters of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, donated 600 Chick-fil-A meals to feed hospital employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A black painted rock on a concrete walkway reads “Vandy Rocks” in white and red lettering.
April 10, 2020

Painted stones offer messages of hope along VUMC pathways

“Just Breathe.” “You are Loved.” “Shine.” “Hope.” “Joy.”

If needed, a new unit in Medical Center East is ready to accept COVID patients
April 10, 2020

VUMC adult hospital prepared for surge of COVID-19 admissions

As of April 9, Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital (VUAH) had admitted 79 patients with COVID-19, 55 of those admitted had subsequently been discharged, and three patient had died. Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital had admitted 10 patients with COVID-19, none had died, and one of those admitted had subsequently been discharged.