Patient Spotlight
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.”
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Patient who was too sick to attend daughter’s graduation recovering after double lung transplant
By Tavia Smith
Bridget Perez could barely walk a few steps. Now she's walking laps at the Dayani Center track and marveling at how it feels to breathe again.
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Children’s Hospital is like a second home to Harper. On her first birthday, it was also the home of her baptism.
By Christina Echegaray
The Rev. Amanda Borchik and the Children's Hospital chapel have provided spiritual comfort through Harper's illness.
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Baby girl Saylor Elaine was born at the right time: 6:12 a.m. on 6/12 — and weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces
By Tavia Smith
“We will tell her how she came right on time — the most perfect time — and how special she is.”
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Children’s Hospital saved his life 28 years ago. Now Daniel Cook is helping build its expansion.
By Christina Echegaray
The construction project manager looked up his medical records so he could find and thank those who cared for him after a devastating injury when he was 11
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Bridget Perez was in intensive care and couldn’t make it to her daughter’s graduation. With the help of Vanderbilt nurses, the graduation came to her.
By Tavia Smith
"Pomp and Circumstance." Tears. Cupcakes. All in an intensive care unit.
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Carly Schroeder had a stroke in her 20s. Now 10 years later, she is thankful for her life, her family and the care she received at Vanderbilt
By Tavia Smith
"I'm eternally grateful to all the people that helped me through that dark time."
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Kristie Kuzy decided to donate a kidney to a stranger. Her generosity initiated the first three-recipient kidney transplant chain in the history of Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Matt Batcheldor
The amazing and improbable story of how it all fell into place
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This high school math teacher almost died in a car wreck. He comes back three times a year to encourage other trauma patients.
By Kristin Smart
Goodie bags and words of hope from somebody who's been there.
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