Credo Award Winner
Katonya Graham’s dedication and persistence saved a patient’s life
By Leigh MacMillan
“Without Katonya’s efforts, the patient would not have seen us in a timely manner. This is condition where any delay in treatment can result in death or disability."
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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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Credo Award Winner
Troy Hamm says he ‘happened to be in the right place, at the right time’ when he saved a patient’s life. It was anything but chance.
By Leigh MacMillan
“Troy is a true professional, and his consistent actions and behavior not only make him a front-line hero, but a shining example of our Credo behaviors.”
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Five Pillar Leader Award
Kristy Sinkfield brings divergent viewpoints together to accomplish changes large and small at VUMC
By Leigh MacMillan
Strategy leader was the ‘secret sauce’ for success in EpicLeap Operational Readiness
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Employee Spotlight
Vanderbilt ER nurse receives wedding surprise from “Say Yes to the Dress”
By Leigh MacMillan
Holly Beth Jones will receive a wedding gown from the show, which is honoring front-line health care workers
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Employee Spotlight
VUMC’s valet attendants trade keys for thermometers
By Leigh MacMillan
“I’m so happy to be helping make VUMC safer.”
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Credo Award Winner
Chris Pua’s behind-the-scenes work brings him into spotlight
By Leigh MacMillan
He hopes the software applications and systems he and his team develop work so well that users don’t even notice them.
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Employee Spotlight
Cancer researcher Kimberly Dahlman is too busy to run in the Boston Marathon, but she’s doing it anyway — for her daughter
By Leigh MacMillan
“Even though I felt like I was already over-committed, I knew that I needed to do this"
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Credo Award Winner
Doing his own colonoscopy made Christopher Lind a legend. But his commitment to patients and families is also legendary.
By Leigh MacMillan
“The cultural change of having a respected, practicing physician serve as a Patient and Family Advisory Council member has been invaluable.”
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