Patient Spotlight
As a child, Andrea Pitts was severely burned. As an adult, she provides “Boxes of Love” to burn patients.
By Tavia Smith
A few gifts and an encouraging note from somebody who's been there
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Patient Spotlight
Patient who was too sick to attend daughter’s graduation recovering after double lung transplant
By Tavia Smith
Bridget Perez could barely walk a few steps. Now she's walking laps at the Dayani Center track and marveling at how it feels to breathe again.
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Patient Spotlight
Baby girl Saylor Elaine was born at the right time: 6:12 a.m. on 6/12 — and weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces
By Tavia Smith
“We will tell her how she came right on time — the most perfect time — and how special she is.”
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Patient Spotlight
Bridget Perez was in intensive care and couldn’t make it to her daughter’s graduation. With the help of Vanderbilt nurses, the graduation came to her.
By Tavia Smith
"Pomp and Circumstance." Tears. Cupcakes. All in an intensive care unit.
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Patient Spotlight
Carly Schroeder had a stroke in her 20s. Now 10 years later, she is thankful for her life, her family and the care she received at Vanderbilt
By Tavia Smith
"I'm eternally grateful to all the people that helped me through that dark time."
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Employee Spotlight
VUMC newlyweds celebrate love and fitness
By Tavia Smith
For Michael and Sarah Palevo, love blossomed amid the exercise equipment at Vanderbilt's Dayani Center
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Health, yes
Give thanks, eat up, and be safe
By Tavia Smith
The last thing anybody wants is to be sick during the holidays. Serving and keeping food safely helps keep everybody healthy.
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VUMC in the Community
School teachers needed supplies. VUMC employees stepped up.
By Tavia Smith
About 300 employees made donations and filled multiple LP PENCIL Box yellow bins with paper, pencils, crayons and other supplies
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Employee Spotlight
Andie Perona, part of the VUMC transplant team, receives double organ transplant
By Tavia Smith
The transplant team surgical technician found herself on the other side of the table as a kidney and pancreas transplant recipient. It transformed her life.
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