Patient Spotlight
Janet Darnell received a life-saving lung transplant. Five months later she received life-saving surgery for colon cancer. She calls herself a “walking miracle.”
By Matt Batcheldor
Without the lung transplant, the cancer may never have been detected.
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DAISY Award
“Our family is forever grateful”: Latest DAISY Awards honor seven 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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Employee Spotlight
Even on a Zoom call, Christi Gray’s friend Erica Luhrs could tell she was sick. After life-saving treatment, Gray returned to SICU to thank the people who cared for her.
By Matt Batcheldor
A week in intensive care later, Gray is back at work and doing well. Her message: Listen to your body and practice self-care.
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Credo Award Winner
Suzanne Duckworth recognized for empowering, supporting new nurses and medical assistants
By Matt Batcheldor
"She’s never without a smile or positive comment about her team. She’s genuine in her desire to see others grow and develop and has demonstrated this repeatedly.”
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Patient Spotlight
Hospital staff conspires to help transplant patient plan a surprise proposal – to his wife
By Matt Batcheldor
Love was in the air on the seventh floor of Medical Center East
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DAISY Award
Latest DAISY Awards honor seven 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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Employee Spotlight
Eighteen years ago Kanisha Sizemore got a new kidney and pancreas. With her job in the Transplant Pharmacy she gives patients hope and perspective.
By Matt Batcheldor
“Being a transplant recipient is a blessing, but it is also life changing in several ways."
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Patient Spotlight
Mary Marlowe decided to donate one of her kidneys. Four people received transplants as a result.
By Matt Batcheldor
“It is amazing to see all the pieces come together from one person’s generosity.”
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In memoriam
VUMC remembers patients who died over past year with special virtual memorial service
By Matt Batcheldor
The program features speakers from different hospital departments, staff testimonials of patients at the end of their lives, a reading of loved ones’ names and a montage set to John Prine's "I Remember Everything"
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