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Curious VUMC

Is it true that work on a COVID-19 vaccine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center was funded by Dolly Parton?

By Wayne Wood

Funds from her gift have supported important advancements in VUMC’s war on COVID

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Employee Spotlight

On the front lines of COVID with a word and a prayer

By Wayne Wood

Sherry Perry knows what it's like to have COVID, and she brings her experience to patients and families as chaplain on VUMC's COVID unit

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Health, yes

Video: How to safely gather at the holidays — advice from Vanderbilt experts

By Wayne Wood

Are there safe ways to see our family and friends during this COVID holiday season? Some advice on how to celebrate with care.

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Elevate Team Award

Elevate Team Award celebrates COVIDRX team’s coordinated, statewide distribution of COVID-19 therapeutic

By Bill Snyder

"The team focused on the patients. We took a Vanderbilt Credo and extended it and portrayed it for the entire state of Tennessee.”

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VUMC in the Community

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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Employee Spotlight

David Hansen is a doctor, pianist and composer. His gift of music is lifting spirits, including in the COVID unit.

By Wayne Wood

He has made his songs of healing available to patients in Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital

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Elevate Team Award

The Molecular Infectious Disease Lab team earns spotlight for work on COVID-19 diagnostic testing

By Bill Snyder

The first suspected case of COVID-19 was detected in Tennessee March 5. Within four days, the lab team identified a testing platform, obtained reagents and developed and validated the test. By the end of the first 10 days, more than 3,300 tests had been completed.

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Employee Spotlight

Vanderbilt ER nurse receives wedding surprise from “Say Yes to the Dress”

By Leigh MacMillan

Holly Beth Jones will receive a wedding gown from the show, which is honoring front-line health care workers

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Elevate Team Award

Telehealth team wins Elevate Team Award

By Jill Clendening

“In a time of crisis and uncertainty, the Telehealth team quickly adapted to the changing guidelines and mobilized the organization to establish a robust and effective way to reach and serve our patients in their homes.”

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