Credo Award Winner
Calm, cool and collected, Lamar Bowman shines in high-pressure situations
By Kathy Whitney
For his professionalism, kindness, patience and nursing skills, Bowman, assistant nurse manager, was recognized with a Credo Award.
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Elevate Team Award
VUH’s Radiology Command Center Team earns award for quick action to address contrast imaging global supply shortage
By Kathy Whitney
The team's quick actions meant contrast imaging studies were reserved for people with emergent health situations, like heart attacks and strokes.
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VUMC in the Community
After devastating floods hit eastern Kentucky, Vanderbilt volunteers stepped up to help
By Kathy Whitney
It started with a phone call from a VUMC employee to a VUSM medical student with the simple question: can you help?
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Elevate Team Award
Team project improves electrolyte protocol for patients
By Kathy Whitney
"Not only do they care about the patients they see today, but they’re continuously improving their environment and their practice to better take care of the patients of tomorrow."
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VUMC in the Community
Before COVID, 90-year-old Bobby Hamm walked at 100 Oaks every day. His friends from the Dermatology clinic sent him a “missing you” gift.
By Kathy Whitney
Since his wife died several years ago, his daily walk was a way to stay connected to other people.
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Elevate Team Award
Office of Outpatient Referral Assistance wins Elevate Team Award
By Kathy Whitney
“They always go above and beyond to help me with getting approval or redirecting patients. No matter how busy they are, they are willing to stop and help me."
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Five Pillar Leader Award
Rob Hood, recognized as top leader, gives all the credit to his team
By Kathy Whitney
"So much of what our team has succeeded in is owed to Dr. Hood’s immeasurable support and wisdom."
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Credo Award Winner
Marchelle Alexander has a “secret” technique to help upset patients feel better: she listens
By Kathy Whitney
Photo by Susan Urmy Marchelle Alexander can spot unhappy customers before they reach her office…
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Patient Spotlight
Nurse saves baby born in back seat of car in Medical Center East parking lot
By Kathy Whitney
Elijah Youssef will have quite a story to tell about the day he came into the world.
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