VUMC in the Community
A story of Christmas past: Carols being sung by a choir, an elderly woman stricken in church, and a Vanderbilt nurse saving a life
By Emily Stembridge
The Sunday before Christmas, Patricia Wright was in church to hear her mother sing in the choir. Then she heard a call for help.
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The young woman was on the parking lot pavement without a pulse. A Vanderbilt nurse saved her life.
By Wayne Wood
Keith Caldwell, a nurse at the Vanderbilt Health Clinic at Walgreens, called on years of experience to perform CPR until an ambulance arrived
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Students were not able to sing carols in person this year at the hospital. So they brought holiday music via video.
By Wayne Wood
“It’s a tradition for us as well as for the Medical Center. We wanted to bring that same holiday cheer this year.”
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VUMC physician assistant Morgan Stine wins Hometown Hero Award
By Matt Batcheldor
She received 19 nominations for the award, which is given by Fox 17 News
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Clothes Closet needs coats, jackets, other clothes for patients
By Wayne Wood
Volunteer project helps people by providing clothes and a warm coat
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Philadelphia Eagles pick VUMC resident to sing national anthem before game
By Wayne Wood
The lifelong Eagles fan closed "The Star-Spangled Banner” with a big smile and the exhortation “Go, Birds!”
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Video showcases notes of appreciation for VUMC COVID fighters
By Wayne Wood
Words of encouragement and thanks have poured in from all over the U.S. and from other countries.
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A Vanderbilt doctor wrote a song encouraging people to vote. Then a video took it to the next level.
By Wayne Wood
“I truly believe this music video has the power to motivate folks to vote in November.”
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VUMC encourages employees to register and vote
By Wayne Wood
Tennessee has low voter registration and turnout rates. The Medical Center is part of an effort to get more people involved.
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