Employee Spotlight
Eighteen years ago Kanisha Sizemore got a new kidney and pancreas. With her job in the Transplant Pharmacy she gives patients hope and perspective.
By Matt Batcheldor
“Being a transplant recipient is a blessing, but it is also life changing in several ways."
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Patient Spotlight
Mary Marlowe decided to donate one of her kidneys. Four people received transplants as a result.
By Matt Batcheldor
“It is amazing to see all the pieces come together from one person’s generosity.”
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In memoriam
There is a bell on the transplant unit. It rings in celebration — and memory
By Matt Batcheldor
Coleen Leszczynski's family dedicated the bell, to be rung every time a transplant patient leaves the hospital
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Employee Spotlight
“Why on earth would I not do this?”
By Matt Batcheldor
Sarah Osman works in the Transplant Pharmacy. She heard that Nathan Horton, her boss from a previous job, needed a kidney. She immediately offered one of hers.
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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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Patient Spotlight
In memory of Kyle
By Matt Batcheldor
Last year, an honor walk for paramedic Kyle Fisher went viral. Now, his mother, a nurse at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, is promoting organ donation in his memory.
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Patient Spotlight
The police officer needed a kidney transplant. The donor turned out to be very familiar to him — he had arrested her numerous times.
By Matt Batcheldor
He had been a cop for four decades. She had been featured on "Alabama's Most Wanted."
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Patient Spotlight
Kidney transplant patient returns home to joyous reverse parade
By Matt Batcheldor
Lee Foster's friends and neighbors smiled, waved, honked and enjoyed cake pops
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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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