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Author: Danny Bonvissuto

Credo Award Winner

Credo Award winner Jay Morrison sees himself as VUMC’s utility baseball player, giving structure, process and support so the whole team wins

By Danny Bonvissuto

“I love a challenge and working on something I know is going to be hard because the value is that much better on the back end."

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First person

Christmas Village, benefiting the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, is one of the oldest philanthropic events in Nashville. For many, it has been a family tradition for generations.

By Danny Bonvissuto

A story of love, and loss, and shopping

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Five Pillar Leader Award

Five Pillar Award recipient Gaye Smith on meetings, respect and one of her proudest accomplishments in 19 years at VUMC

By Danny Bonvissuto

“Respecting every human is essential to being a good human and a good manager."

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Patient and Family Choice Award

Brenda Campbell lifts patients’ spirits with smiles, humor and genuine love

By Danny Bonvissuto

“I love people, I love helping, and I love what I do. Some of the patients who come don’t want to live. Some of them don’t have any support. I let them know, ‘Somebody loves you. You’re loved. You’re worthy of being loved. You’re so special and valued."

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Patient and Family Choice Award

First as a server, and now as a food and nutrition patient ambassador, Carla Moore cares for the same people twice

By Danny Bonvissuto

“Carla provided great care to my grandmother in her time of need. She made my grandmother feel comfortable and important. She was very nice and outgoing. We were always greeted with a smile from Carla, and she really did make a difference.”

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Credo Award Winner

“Mama Stella” Lochmiller brings softness and support to the PICU

By Danny Bonvissuto

A combination of professional experience and personal loss makes Lochmiller a Credo Award winner during the February 2023 Leadership Assembly.

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