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Author: Kristin Smart

Employee Spotlight

Above and beyond to fight the pandemic: Blood Bank director Jennifer Andrews, husband, Chris, and daughter Ella each were volunteers in VUMC vaccine research.

By Kristin Smart

“I needed to help the situation in any way possible. I felt really lucky to be included in the clinical trial,” Andrews said.

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Employee Spotlight

VUMC front-line workers receive special delivery

By Kristin Smart

Cards from local schoolchildren bring special greetings, including "You deserve 100 million candy canes."

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Health, yes

Doctors urge scooter safety; reminder that VUMC Plaza is a no-ride zone

By Kristin Smart

“We’ve treated broken bones, lacerations, friction burns, concussions and even dental trauma."

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Health, yes

Fourth of July during the COVID-19 pandemic: Vanderbilt University Medical Center doctors urge safe celebrations

By Kristin Smart

Oh, beautiful for spacious distancing, with ample space between

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Employee Spotlight

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists treated VUMC staff for the holidays, and this care required a glass of milk.

By Kristin Smart

This sweet tradition has been going strong for 23 years

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Employee Spotlight

Baby boom hits Emergency Room; 17 employees expecting babies this year

By Kristin Smart

Fourteen nurses, two doctors and a social worker walk into an Emergency Department. They're all pregnant.

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Patient Spotlight

This high school math teacher almost died in a car wreck. He comes back three times a year to encourage other trauma patients.

By Kristin Smart

Goodie bags and words of hope from somebody who's been there.

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VUMC in the Community

Volunteer Christi Williams and Layla the “Rehab Lab” featured in national dog food commercial

By Kristin Smart

“She loves it; she goes in tail wagging."

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Employee Spotlight

“Property Brothers” help VUMC employee create her dream house

By Kristin Smart

Spending lots of money, feeling lots of stress: typical house renovation. Being on national television at the same time: not typical.

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