VUMC People Archive — Page 5 of 75

February 24, 2026

Celebrating excellence: Make a point to thank Vanderbilt Health residents and fellows this week 

At Vanderbilt Health, there are currently more than 1,200 residents and fellows in more than 180 programs, all of whom contribute significantly to patient care and research, and serve a crucial role in the training of medical students.

By Jill Clendening
February 23, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She turned one of the worst days of my life into a memory where I also felt deeply cared for.’

Stephanie Boyd, BSN, RN, works in the emergency department at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
February 23, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Hospital stays can be frightening for little ones, but my daughter was never scared with Patdy by her side.’

Patdy Leong, BSN, RN, works in the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
February 23, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘I was scared, confused, and in a very lonely headspace. Emily was beyond kind, caring, and compassionate.’

Emily Dunn, 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
Adam Wright, PhD, directs the new Clickbusters program to reduce alert fatigue in VUMC’s electronic health records system.
February 20, 2026

Adam Wright invited to National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leaders Forum 

Attendees will explore some of the most pressing challenges in health and medicine, with the aim of considering and stimulating collaborative interdisciplinary solutions.

By Paul Govern
February 20, 2026

Robin Steaban celebrated for lifetime DAISY recognition

Under Robin Steaban’s leadership, Vanderbilt University Hospital achieved four Magnet designations.

By Kylie Avery