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Author: Nancy Humphrey

Credo Award Winner

A fierce patient advocate, physical therapist Sarah Moran is a champion for children with disabilities

By Nancy Humphrey

“Sarah is truly the unsung hero. It is because of her diligence, leadership, communication and dedication that hundreds of children in Tennessee and their families had memorable experiences this summer at triathlons and camps.”

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Credo Award Winner

Inspired by a childhood friend’s care journey, Jennifer Wright always knew she would work for Vanderbilt one day

By Nancy Humphrey

"I love what I do; I have a passion for people, and I know getting my job done is helping someone. When I say I’m going to do something, I want to succeed.”

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VUMC in the Community

How a little girl, her mom, police officers, firefighters, an animal-removal service, and quite a few passers-by pulled off Operation Kitten Rescue

By Nancy Humphrey

Cat on a cold wet roof

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Credo Award Winner

For VUMC materials management supervisor Kelvin Devane, surgical patients’ needs are top of mind

By Nancy Humphrey

"I don’t know these people on the table having surgery, but it’s somebody’s dad, somebody’s mom, somebody’s child. I just want to help take care of them.”

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Employee Spotlight

VUMC Rheumatologist Jim Gore began writing a symphony 20 years ago. It just had its debut.

By Nancy Humphrey

The movement "Red Morn on Rolling Hills" was selected for performance by the Tennessee Youth Symphony

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Patient and Family Choice Award

Catherine Stober plays health care quarterback for generations of families

By Nancy Humphrey

"Being a good doctor is meeting people where they are emotionally, physically, intellectually and helping your patient navigate this really complicated health care system that we have. I tell my patients I’m their quarterback and I’m here to help them figure out what the next step should be.”

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Patient and Family Choice Award

Small victories and success stories inspire Haley Sullivan to be a better nurse each and every shift

By Nancy Humphrey

“As a nurse I always try to think about what I can do, even if it’s just something little that can make a difference to them, make them more comfortable, and keep them in the know about what’s going on with their situation."

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Employee Spotlight

VUMC surgical tech cheers on daughter Grace West on NBC’s “The Voice”

By Nancy Humphrey

Daryl Rembinski's family moved to Nashville from Detroit to support Grace's singing career

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Credo Award Winner

Whittney Ransom brings infectious positivity and exemplary work to her pharmacy job. She tells jokes too.

By Nancy Humphrey

"Her level of commitment to her colleagues is amazing and something we should all strive for."

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