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Employee Spotlight

Generations of orthopedic patients and practitioners hold a special place for Sandy Shelton

By Jill Clendening

She has been "Happy to be here" for more than 40 years, and, as she nears retirement, is hailed as a legend in Orthopaedics.

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Employee Spotlight

As a medical student, Joseph Fusco was diagnosed with cancer. That experience influences the way he treats his young patients every day.

By Jessica Pasley

He gave up baseball to become a surgeon. That decision may have saved his life.

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Photo Feature

More than 60 VUMC volunteers came together to offer surgical treatment on Orthopaedic Outreach Day

By Nancy Humphrey

The annual event provides necessary surgery to uninsured patients

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Credo Award Winner

Jennifer Emery is used to celebrating patients’ successes in physical therapy. This time, she’s the one being celebrated as a Credo Award winner.

By Leigh MacMillan

“It’s such an honor. You work hard every single day and live by the Credo behaviors — to be recognized for that feels really good.”

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Patient Spotlight

Marching in the Tournament of Roses Parade after knee surgery? Check. Carrying a 30-lb. drum set? That, too.

By Emily Stembridge

It was a long journey for Jill Griffin to that iconic New Year’s Day parade, and her surgeon Rick Wright made it possible

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VUMC in the Community

Shoulders, elbows, line drives and curve balls

By Emily Stembridge

For Eric Bowman and Leon Scott, being team physicians for the Nashville Sounds is a perfect complement to taking care of their other patients

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DAISY Award

First quarter 2021 DAISY Awards honor extraordinary nurses

By Matt Batcheldor

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries

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First person

My daughter had surgery at Children’s Hospital during the COVID-19 changes. Here’s what was different — and what was, thankfully, the same.

By Jessica Pasley

Temperature checks and social distancing were very different. The care and concern had not changed at all.

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Employee Spotlight

Nurse creates artwork inspired by Vanderbilt’s orthopaedic patients

By Kelsey Herbers

Recycled paper and expired test tubes find new life in colorful greetings for patients

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