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Five Pillar Leader Award

VUMC’s Alex Jahangir became Nashville’s coronavirus czar, all while never missing a beat in his day job.

By Matt Batcheldor

“He has served VUMC and our community as the coronavirus czar selflessly and voluntarily while not decreasing by one clinic visit or call night his load or work productivity.”

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Five Pillar Leader Award

Kim Isenberg stepped up to help guide Children’s Hospital through the worst days of the pandemic

By Nancy Humphrey

The Five Pillar Leader Award winner honored for her “outstanding and continuous leadership.”

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Five Pillar Leader Award

Heather Jackson aims to improve lives, no matter where she serves

By Jill Clendening

She was honored with the Five Pillar Leader Award at the latest virtual Leadership Assembly

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Five Pillar Leader Award

Kristy Sinkfield brings divergent viewpoints together to accomplish changes large and small at VUMC

By Leigh MacMillan

Strategy leader was the ‘secret sauce’ for success in EpicLeap Operational Readiness

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Five Pillar Leader Award

Twice as nice: Molly Knostman, previously recognized with a Credo Award, honored again for leadership of the adult pharmacy.

By Matt Batcheldor

She has built a reputation for volunteering for complex tasks, not because they are part of her job description but because of her passion for innovation and patient care.

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Five Pillar Leader Award

Improving the patient experience through clear communication is Lane Stiles’ ‘North Star’

By Kelsey Herbers

Lane Stiles has come to work each day for the last nine years focused on…

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Five Pillar Leader Award

Del Ray Zimmerman recognized as top leader for his commitment to LGBTQ community

By Kelsey Herbers

“His selfless service to the community knows no bounds, and his ability to make projects come to fruition is unmatched.”

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Five Pillar Leader Award

Lana Howard knocks down barriers to research at Clinical Research Center

By Jill Clendening

"To actually see patients where the research changes the quality of their lives, that’s a huge success."

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Five Pillar Leader Award

Rob Hood, recognized as top leader, gives all the credit to his team

By Kathy Whitney

"So much of what our team has succeeded in is owed to Dr. Hood’s immeasurable support and wisdom."

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