patient and family advisory councils Archive — Page 1 of 2
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February 14, 2025
Hope Collins named senior director of Patient and Family Engagement
In her new role, Collins will oversee patient and family councils that advise individual Vanderbilt hospital entities from the patient/family perspective. -
September 19, 2024
As a champion for countless children diagnosed with cancer, Debra Friedman has received many rewards and recognitions for her work. A recent award, however, might be among the most special.
Selected by patients and families, Friedman is the winner of a 2024 Patient and Family Choice Award. -
July 30, 2024
Friend’s cancer diagnosis inspired Tracey DeWire to change career path
Nominated by four patients, DeWire is a recipient of a 2024 Patient and Family Choice Award. -
July 22, 2024
Nursing may be a later in life career for Christin Inman, RN, but the VWCH Patient and Family Choice Award winner is right on time
“I take my time with every single patient and want to hear what brought them here and what they want to take out of their experience.” -
July 10, 2024
As the first face people encounter at Vanderbilt Behavioral Health, Selene Lanier-Henderson promises ‘kindness, a friendly face and a smile.’
“We repeatedly saw her show that same sort of grace and love to everyone who crossed her path. She was a blessing during this very difficult time!” -
June 18, 2024
A patient wanted to eat a juicy Bonnaroo burger, but he had to learn to swallow food again after neck cancer. Julie Judkins-Giffin helped him get there.
“She taught me exercises that strengthened my throat muscles, which enabled me to eat again and gave me my life back.” -
June 5, 2018
Doing his own colonoscopy made Christopher Lind a legend. But his commitment to patients and families is also legendary.
“The cultural change of having a respected, practicing physician serve as a Patient and Family Advisory Council member has been invaluable.”