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Author: Tom Wilemon

Employee Spotlight

Donna Atherton and Karen Pinkard are nurses who have worked together for years. The day Karen’s heart stopped at work, Donna was there to save her life.

By Tom Wilemon

A lot of people worked to save her life and help her recover. Thanks to them, Karen Pinkard is back at work.

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Credo Award Winner

Thurman Stevens takes extra steps to ease patients’ anxiety

By Tom Wilemon

Stevens said he stays on the lookout for patients who may need some extra help.

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Employee Spotlight

Doctor and patient compete for honor

By Tom Wilemon

Reid Besch (left) and his doctor, Stephen Strickland, MD, MSCI, are both up for the…

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Patient Spotlight

Ten years ago, Mike Lavin was saved by a bone marrow transplant. A few days ago, he paid a surprise visit to the donor who made it possible.

By Tom Wilemon

“I really appreciate everything you have done. I’m here because of you.”

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Employee Spotlight

Hardship Fund helps employees with unexpected expenses

By Tom Wilemon

Hardships may include an illness or accident, burial expenses after the death of a family member or relocation costs after being displaced from affordable housing.

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VUMC in the Community

Son of beloved Vanderbilt faculty member Neil Green biking across U.S. raising funds for Children’s Hospital

By Tom Wilemon

Bruce Green's Los Angeles-to-Boston trip to honor his late father will take 48 days

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Health, yes

Don’t be a time change zombie

By Tom Wilemon

VUMC sleep expert says early preparation makes the beginning of Daylight Saving Time easier.

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VUMC in the Community

Athletes with disabilities inspire VUMC running volunteers

By Tom Wilemon

Inspiration, motivation, determination, perspiration

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Employee Spotlight

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician puts knowledge to work in figure competitions

By Tom Wilemon

Simone Maybin, M.D., looks almost petite in her white coat, but this medical resident at Vanderbilt's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program is actually ripped with muscle.

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