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Credo Award Winner

Laresa Jackson’s coworkers are so sorry she won a Credo Award. (Not really)

By Jessica Pasley

Public recognition is not her thing. But she’s always reminding her staff of the difference they make.

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Credo Award Winner

Grace Cronin, known as “Miss Grace,” by patients and families, just earned a Credo Award for her ability to ease concerns and willingness to help out wherever possible.

By Emily Stembridge

“She is a positive influence to all who meet her, and it is a privilege to know such a wonderful physical therapist.”

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Credo Award Winner

Driven by passion and persistence, Kim Arnold goes above and beyond to help patients

By Matt Batcheldor

“Her service and love for our patients translates directly with her quality of work.”

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Credo Award Winner

In his first six months at Vanderbilt’s Dayani Center, Eric Jarvis maneuvered a car crash, a tornado and a pandemic.

By Doug Campbell

Through it all, his leadership has been a steadying influence for his 60-member team

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Credo Award Winner

Sharlinda Robertson has a way with toddlers having tantrums. And everybody else, too.

By Matt Batcheldor

Her small acts of kindness earned her a Credo Award

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Credo Award Winner

Johnny Wedderburn’s positivity, kindness and innovation help patients become independent again

By Nancy Humphrey

"He cares for the entire person and doesn’t just perform a job."

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Credo Award Winner

With a smile and a paint brush, Tim Temple works to bring quality care to patients at VPH

By Doug Campbell

“He problem solves solutions unique to the behavioral health environment and models empathy and compassion for our patients and for his colleagues.”

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Credo Award Winner

After a tornado tore through Thomas Akins’s home in an overnight storm, he was only worried about one thing: getting to work to serve patients and families.

By Paul Govern

“He is truly the most positive person and a real example of the Credo.”

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Credo Award Winner

From organizing ugly sweater parties to serving as a guide for new international students, Jennifer Craker does it all.

By Nancy Humphrey

“I’ve worked in four institutions with a ton of people in a role like hers, and I’ve never encountered anyone even close to her caliber.”

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