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Part of an occasional series about the people behind the names of VUMC buildings.

Her enterprise-wide efforts in high-level disinfection and sterilization earned her a Credo Award.

The AECM was formed in 2021 to “honor exemplary clinicians who combine humanism, professionalism and a passion for patient care with a scholarly approach to improving patient health and establish a community of leaders to promote clinical excellence.”

Approximately 1% of the U.S. population — 2 million to 3 million adults — experience critical illness requiring the placement of a breathing tube each year.

His contributions to clinical systems, infrastructure and education have had a lasting impact not only here at Vanderbilt but across the entire field of informatics.

After 35 years of tireless service to the people and patients of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, C. Wright Pinson, MBA, MD, Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer, will step down from that role.

To celebrate Ray’s career and contributions to research and education at VUMC, the Department of Health Policy will host a symposium from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 in Light Hall 202.