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Owen Schmidt enjoys playing the part of a head injury victim during the disaster drill as he is placed on a gurney by paramedic Frank Berlanga. (photo by Evan Dorian)
First Person

‘This could happen any day.’ Volunteers and staff pitch in for the first large-scale mass casualty drill held at VUMC in 15 years.

Dozens of people pitched in to help leadership at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt get an up-to-date review of emergency preparedness.
By Evan Dorian
Employee Spotlight

VUMC volunteer Nicholas Joy wins Charles Strobel Legacy of Service Award
By Wayne Wood
Employee Spotlight

Straight from her heart: gratitude and gems
By Jill Clendening
Patient Spotlight

On a spring night in 1987, teenager Mike Harper was flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center pinned to a car seat with a fence post through his body. Here is one of the most amazing stories of survival in the history of VUMC.
By Wayne Wood

DAISY Award

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April 11, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She was a kind face to see in a time when I was so worried.’

Madison Sowers, LPN, works in the Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
April 9, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: The patient’s final wish was to see her daughter’s wedding. The nurse became an ordained minister to make that happen.

Aaron Caskey, RN, works in the 1 West unit at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. He is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
March 14, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She is truly an artist in her profession’

Tiffanie Durbin, BSN, RN, works in the Vanderbilt Weight Loss Clinic at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
March 14, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She put my care and comfort before everything else’

Libby Bien, BSN, RN, works in the Hematology/Oncology unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
April 11, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She was a kind face to see in a time when I was so worried.’

Madison Sowers, LPN, works in the Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
April 9, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: The patient’s final wish was to see her daughter’s wedding. The nurse became an ordained minister to make that happen.

Aaron Caskey, RN, works in the 1 West unit at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. He is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
March 14, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She is truly an artist in her profession’

Tiffanie Durbin, BSN, RN, works in the Vanderbilt Weight Loss Clinic at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
March 14, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘She put my care and comfort before everything else’

Libby Bien, BSN, RN, works in the Hematology/Oncology unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
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Credo Award

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May 21, 2025

For Jessica Jackson, urology isn’t just her area of expertise; it’s her ‘happy place’

The Credo Award winner became a certified surgical technologist after receiving life-changing advice from her mother.

By Danny Bonvissuto
April 3, 2025

Through laughter and rehabilitative care, Josh Baker helps patients recover and see a fulfilling future

“Josh has an uncanny ability to make people laugh and enjoy the present moment, while at the same time providing the highest quality care in a professional manner.”

By Nancy Humphrey
March 6, 2025

No matter the challenge, David Gaston stands ready to lead

Because of his leadership, dedication to patients and his colleagues, and commitment to quality, Gaston received a Credo Award at the January VUMC Leadership Assembly.

By Matt Batcheldor
February 21, 2025

Thoughtful, proactive and always full of cheer, Soraida Chavez is the glue that holds the Vanderbilt Benign Hematology Clinic together

“Soraida is one of the main reasons why we have such high patient and provider satisfaction in the benign hematology clinic,” wrote one nominator. “She is a wonderful, caring person who takes care of both the patients and the clinical staff.”

By Evan Dorian
May 21, 2025

For Jessica Jackson, urology isn’t just her area of expertise; it’s her ‘happy place’

The Credo Award winner became a certified surgical technologist after receiving life-changing advice from her mother.

By Danny Bonvissuto
April 3, 2025

Through laughter and rehabilitative care, Josh Baker helps patients recover and see a fulfilling future

“Josh has an uncanny ability to make people laugh and enjoy the present moment, while at the same time providing the highest quality care in a professional manner.”

By Nancy Humphrey
March 6, 2025

No matter the challenge, David Gaston stands ready to lead

Because of his leadership, dedication to patients and his colleagues, and commitment to quality, Gaston received a Credo Award at the January VUMC Leadership Assembly.

By Matt Batcheldor
February 21, 2025

Thoughtful, proactive and always full of cheer, Soraida Chavez is the glue that holds the Vanderbilt Benign Hematology Clinic together

“Soraida is one of the main reasons why we have such high patient and provider satisfaction in the benign hematology clinic,” wrote one nominator. “She is a wonderful, caring person who takes care of both the patients and the clinical staff.”

By Evan Dorian
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Furry Friends

VUMC people love their pets; here are some of the winners of the Voice Pet Photo Contest.

Meet more VUMC Pets
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VUMC Pets of the Day: Tabi and Dessi Belle

VUMC Pets of the Day: Phoebe and Lily Beth

VUMC Pets of the Day: Zoey and Zizi

VUMC Pets of the Day: Meko and Moss

VUMC Pets of the Day: Hippo and Noodle

VUMC Pets of the Day: Peanuts and Sid

VUMC Pets of the Day: Duck and Groucho

VUMC Pets of the Day: DJ and Don Julio

Meet more VUMC Pets

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