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VUMC in the Community

They were married during the pandemic. They directed their wedding gifts to feed health care workers.

By Wayne Wood

Heather and Lewis Burwell's wedding didn't turn out like they planned. But they found a way to share their celebration with the community.

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VUMC in the Community

Turning lemons into lemonade: Second grader raises money to help fight COVID-19

By Kelsey Herbers

“I think she understands that things have been taken away from those who are in the hospital just as she has had things taken away from her.”

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VUMC in the Community

Grateful kidney transplant patient donates masks to VUMC

By Jessica Pasley

“I was really excited to have the opportunity to do something for those who had done so much for me."

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Employee Spotlight

As Frank Rummo died of COVID-19, his family gathered to tell him they loved him — through an iPad and the touch of his nurse, Maddie Hayes.

By Nancy Humphrey

“If his family had been there, they would have wanted to hold and touch his hand and rub his head, so that’s what I did"

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Employee Spotlight

Years ago Neil Stinson trained to care for Ebola patients. Now he is on the front lines of COVID.

By Wayne Wood

“A bunch of us came from different ICU environments. We became a tight team, a great team, that came together very quickly.”

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Health, yes

Here’s your “How to wear a mask” guide from an infectious disease specialist

By Jessica Pasley

A reminder for regular mask-wearers and a primer for masking novices

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Employee Spotlight

The priceless notebook of Mr. Price

By Jill Clendening

A vital ingredient for COVID testing was unavailable anywhere. Then Howard Price remembered a recipe in an old notebook.

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Patient Spotlight

Patients report positive experiences with telehealth appointments

By Jill Clendening

"I love video appointments! It’s the safest way right now."

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Health, yes

How to make “safer at home” safe for children

By Jessica Pasley

“As kids get bored they start getting into things they shouldn’t be getting into because they have nothing else to do," says Children's Hospital safety expert.

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