Patient Spotlight
Ten years ago, Mike Lavin was saved by a bone marrow transplant. A few days ago, he paid a surprise visit to the donor who made it possible.
By Tom Wilemon
“I really appreciate everything you have done. I’m here because of you.”
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Patient Spotlight
Kevin Hartley was an organ donor, and his mother had one wish: to hear her son’s heartbeat one more time
By Matt Batcheldor
Thanks to his heart recipient, Rhonda Lucas, she got the chance.
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Patient Spotlight
It was a normal workday at Kroger. Then Charles Fisher almost died.
By Matt Batcheldor
After his collapse, a team formed to save his life: coworkers and bystanders who knew CPR; first responders who used a defibrillator; and doctors and nurses at Vanderbilt
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Patient Spotlight
Twenty-three families with babies in NICU treated to holiday outing to Opryland Hotel
By Jessica Pasley
A time for holiday cheer and a break from the hospital
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Patient Spotlight
Taylor Swift wax figure from Madame Tussauds brings smiles to Children’s Hospital
By Jessica Pasley
Posers gonna pose pose pose pose pose
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Patient Spotlight
Children’s Hospital patient Caroline Lantz has a special night with Maddie and Tae at the CMAs
By Jessica Pasley
Hanging out at a fancy hotel, getting glammed up, walking the red carpet and taking in the CMAs.
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Patient Spotlight
A year ago Sophie almost drowned in a pond. She came back to Children’s Hospital to thank those who saved her life.
By Tavia Smith
When Sophie’s mother asked her what she wanted to say to everybody, she happily chirped, “Thank you for saving my life.”
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Patient Spotlight
Joshua went looking for a new kidney to save his life. He found a “sister,” too.
By Tavia Smith
“A brighter future is around the corner and I’m so grateful for Renee. I truly love her like my sister and I’ve always wanted a sister.”
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Patient Spotlight
Father of Waffle House shooting victim describes daughter’s struggle, family’s pain
By Tavia Smith
Tia Waggoner works day-by-day to rebuild her life
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