VUMC People Archive
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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. -
September 16, 2024
Tyler Barrett appointed Associate Chief Medical Officer for Compliance
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September 16, 2024
DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She was kind, concerned, and had a genuine compassion for my daughter and me.’
Melanie McAfee, RN works in the Child & Adolescent Unit at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC. -
September 16, 2024
DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Melody’s commitment to excellence and patient-centered care makes her an invaluable asset to the surgical department at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital.’
Melody Mullaney, RN, works in the surgical department at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC. -
September 16, 2024
DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Amidst the clinical efficiency of a hospital, there’s room for humanity and kindness.’
Keiryn Weiss, BSN, RN, CPN, works in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC. -
September 12, 2024
Advocating for organ donation
The hearing was a one-year check-in on the implementation of the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act to maintain a national registry for organ matching. -
September 11, 2024
Kelly Dooley’s TB research receives MERIT Award from the NIH
Researchers must continually chase funding for their work. Kelly Dooley's prestigious award from the NIH is intended to help provide respite from that chase.