VUMC in the Community
Shoulders, elbows, line drives and curve balls
By Emily Stembridge
For Eric Bowman and Leon Scott, being team physicians for the Nashville Sounds is a perfect complement to taking care of their other patients
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Employee Spotlight
The whitewater trip was a disaster. It motivated Renée Garside to become an expert kayaker.
By Jill Clendening
There’s no doubt she loves it, especially when she says things like: “I just love it, love it, love it.”
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Patient Spotlight
Afternoon with a big leaguer
By Wayne Wood
In 1985, former Negro leagues pitcher Frank McAllister was a patient at Vanderbilt Hospital and spent some time talking baseball with VUMC fans. Now the official records acknowledge what has been true all along: he was a big leaguer.
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Employee Spotlight
VUMC employee attends honor walk for her brother, becomes passionate organ donation advocate
By Matt Batcheldor
Her brother Taylor's death was heartbreaking, but Anna Lorenz is determined to inspire others with his example
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VUMC in the Community
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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Patient Spotlight
Randy Hatch has dedicated his life to teaching and coaching at-risk young people. After his lifesaving liver transplant, they lined the halls to welcome him back.
By Matt Batcheldor
His beloved Carroll Academy Jaguars and Lady Jaguars honor him with a message on their shirts: "Donate Life."
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Employee Spotlight
He’s a dentist. He plays hockey. He is VERY careful about his teeth.
By Nancy Humphrey
Tyler Ames, DMD, has seen the worst of what a hockey puck or stick can do to the mouth. He loves hitting the ice anyway with his team the Gravediggers.
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VUMC in the Community
A Children’s Hospital doctor and two female football trailblazers went to the NFL Flag Championships with a message of empowerment for girls
By Jessica Pasley
“Being on a team is a way to build leadership skills. We all highlighted the importance of teaching the girls about their value."
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Health, yes
Keon Johnson is one of the top basketball prospects in the country. Four years ago he almost lost a hand in a fireworks accident.
By Jessica Pasley
Vanderbilt University Medical Center doctors — and Keon's mother — urge caution this July 4th
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