VUMC in the Community
Turning lemons into lemonade: Second grader raises money to help fight COVID-19
By Kelsey Herbers
“I think she understands that things have been taken away from those who are in the hospital just as she has had things taken away from her.”
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Employee Spotlight
As an ICU doctor, Geoffrey Fleming cared for many children who were dying. Now facing death himself, he applies the wisdom he learned from those children.
By Kelsey Herbers
“Sometimes as providers, all we have to do is be brave and ask ourselves, ‘Is this about me, or is this about the patient?’”
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Patient Spotlight
She wanted a baby for so long, and then he needed lifesaving surgery. A healthy child is Maira Hernandez’s Mother’s Day gift.
By Kelsey Herbers
“I want him to have a bright future, and I thank God for putting Michele in my path so my baby can have that.”
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VUMC in the Community
At home with children? Have fun and get creative with this music toolkit.
By Kelsey Herbers
“Musical activities can also support one of the most critical social relationships: that between a parent and child.”
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Credo Award Winner
Arbee Hossain is a genius at helping the Children’s Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy operate at its best for patients and employees
By Kelsey Herbers
“He works so hard behind the scenes, then shows up to the patient’s room with a smile on his face and makes the whole process appear seamless and easy.”
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Employee Spotlight
A friend said, “Want to climb Kilimanjaro?” Soha Patel said, “Sure!”
By Kelsey Herbers
Months of hard training. Seven days of climbing. Severe oxygen deprivation. But the view was worth it.
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Employee Spotlight
Schuyler Clayton battled a decade of opioid addiction. Now a recovery coach, he serves as a beacon of hope amid a nationwide epidemic.
By Kelsey Herbers
“Our patients live with a disease they don’t get help for out of fear of blame. It’s important for me to say, ‘I’m living with the same thing, and I’m not ashamed.’”
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Patient Spotlight
Patients and families benefit from new activity book — and the volunteer who brings it
By Kelsey Herbers
Puzzles, mazes, coloring pages and other fun help pass the time
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Patient Spotlight
Last New Year’s Day, Gregory Tidwell was in a coma. At the beginning of 2020, he is doing much better
By Kelsey Herbers
“It has made me ecstatically happy to watch him get better,” his mom said.
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