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Patients and families benefit from new activity book — and the volunteer who brings it

By Kelsey Herbers

Puzzles, mazes, coloring pages and other fun help pass the time

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Five surgeries in nine days. A month in intensive care. An amazing recovery.

By Matt Batcheldor

Kyle Mullicane's is the only medical story you will read today that features a hallucination taking place in a Vegas steakhouse.

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Last New Year’s Day, Gregory Tidwell was in a coma. At the beginning of 2020, he is doing much better

By Kelsey Herbers

“It has made me ecstatically happy to watch him get better,” his mom said.

Patient Spotlight

In 1994, Harold “Scottie” Scott’s HIV-positive status was covered on the local news. He has been an educator ever since.

By Kelsey Herbers

Now, 25 years after his announcement, Scott’s mission remains the same: to educate others on the history of HIV, dispel myths and break down stigma.

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Madalyn Durbin’s dad just had a double lung transplant; surely there was no way he could make it to her wedding.

By Matt Batcheldor

Never underestimate a father’s determination to be there for his daughter. As Madalyn started down the aisle, Terry stepped out and took her hand.

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Children’s Hospital patient and his grandmother write a book with a message: “I am just like you, but different”

By Jessica Pasley

Ryan told his grandmother about the way other people looked at him. She didn't want him to experience that anymore.

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Her dad needed a kidney; hers didn’t match. But through paired donation, her dad got a kidney and so did another person in need.

By Matt Batcheldor

Her blood type was B and his was A. So they went to Plan B.

Patient Spotlight

As a child, Andrea Pitts was severely burned. As an adult, she provides “Boxes of Love” to burn patients.

By Tavia Smith

A few gifts and an encouraging note from somebody who's been there

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Tricia Burgess thought she had seasonal allergies. She actually needed a heart transplant.

By Matt Batcheldor

“I didn’t even know I was sick. I’m thankful that Vanderbilt saved my life.”

Internal Mobility Virtual Event: Sept. 22

To help you prepare for your next career adventure within VUMC, the Talent Operations team continues to host internal career events. Now they have moved to Zoom for a virtual experience. VUMC recruiters will be on hand to conduct mock interviews, review your resume and offer coaching to help you land your next dream job within VUMC.

Throughout the next fiscal year, the team has several events scheduled. The first event is set for Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP to receive a link to the virtual event.

Patient Spotlight

Patients and families benefit from new activity book — and the volunteer who brings it

Five surgeries in nine days. A month in intensive care. An amazing recovery.

Last New Year’s Day, Gregory Tidwell was in a coma. At the beginning of 2020, he is doing much better

In 1994, Harold “Scottie” Scott’s HIV-positive status was covered on the local news. He has been an educator ever since.

Madalyn Durbin’s dad just had a double lung transplant; surely there was no way he could make it to her wedding.

Children’s Hospital patient and his grandmother write a book with a message: “I am just like you, but different”

Her dad needed a kidney; hers didn’t match. But through paired donation, her dad got a kidney and so did another person in need.

As a child, Andrea Pitts was severely burned. As an adult, she provides “Boxes of Love” to burn patients.

Tricia Burgess thought she had seasonal allergies. She actually needed a heart transplant.

Internal Mobility Virtual Event: Sept. 22

VUMC Chill Out is Sept. 25

Save the Date: Open Enrollment

MyMaternityHealth

Discounts for Health Care Workers

Patient Spotlight

Patients and families benefit from new activity book — and the volunteer who brings it

Five surgeries in nine days. A month in intensive care. An amazing recovery.

Last New Year’s Day, Gregory Tidwell was in a coma. At the beginning of 2020, he is doing much better

In 1994, Harold “Scottie” Scott’s HIV-positive status was covered on the local news. He has been an educator ever since.

Madalyn Durbin’s dad just had a double lung transplant; surely there was no way he could make it to her wedding.

Children’s Hospital patient and his grandmother write a book with a message: “I am just like you, but different”

Her dad needed a kidney; hers didn’t match. But through paired donation, her dad got a kidney and so did another person in need.

As a child, Andrea Pitts was severely burned. As an adult, she provides “Boxes of Love” to burn patients.

Tricia Burgess thought she had seasonal allergies. She actually needed a heart transplant.

Internal Mobility Virtual Event: Sept. 22

VUMC Chill Out is Sept. 25

Save the Date: Open Enrollment

MyMaternityHealth

Discounts for Health Care Workers

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