VUMC People Archive — Page 17 of 81

(photo by Donn Jones)
November 7, 2025

Directorships celebrate VUMC leaders and philanthropic partners

Many of these endowed directorships at VUMC are funded by generous donors who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in research and patient care.

By Doug Campbell
Kaelyn Miller, BSN, RN, smiles while holding a framed DAISY Award certificate for Extraordinary Nurses in a hospital hallway.
November 5, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Kaelyn was brave, bold and attentive.’

Kaelyn Miller, BSN, RN works in the Pediatric Medicine Acute Care unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
Trey Brown, NP, smiles while holding a framed DAISY Award certificate in front of a Vanderbilt Orthopaedics and Vanderbilt Health backdrop. The certificate reads “The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses” and “Trey Brown, NP.”
November 5, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I hope all patients get to experience the same great care and attention.’

Trey Brown, MSN, NP, works in the department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation at Vanderbilt Adult Ambulatory Clinics. He is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
Tess Whitworth, RN, smiles while holding a DAISY Award trophy in front of a colorful balloon display.
November 5, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Her ability to balance technical skill with genuine compassion is a testament to her excellence as a nurse.’ 

Tess Whitworth, BSN, RN, works in the Myelosuppression/Stem Cell Transplant unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
H. Keipp Talbot, MD, MPH
November 5, 2025

Keipp Talbot wins Anthony Fauci Courage in Leadership Award

Bestowed by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the award “celebrates individuals who inspire and encourage others to make a difference.”

By Paul Govern
Kendra Parekh, MD, MHPE
November 4, 2025

Kendra Parekh named to key education leadership roles for VUMC and VUSM

Parekh succeeds Kyla Terhune, MD, MBA, who was named Senior Vice President for Education at the American College of Surgeons, effective Nov. 1.

By Jill Clendening