First person
Learning how to “Stop the Bleed” is something we all can do
By Jill Clendening
Stop the Bleed courses, like those taught at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, teach any of us – even those without medical training – how to save some of those lives.
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In memoriam
“VUMC Remembers” virtual memorial service honors patients who died in the past year
By Matt Batcheldor
The program features speakers from different hospital departments, staff testimonials of patients at the end of their lives, a reading of loved ones’ names and special music.
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Employee Spotlight
Kathleen Gallagher is a surgical resident and former combat medic. She traveled to Ukraine to help train emergency response teams.
By Nancy Humphrey
"With my background in combat medicine, it felt like there was something I could actually do to help.”
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In memoriam
VUMC remembers patients who died over past year with special virtual memorial service
By Matt Batcheldor
The program features speakers from different hospital departments, staff testimonials of patients at the end of their lives, a reading of loved ones’ names and a montage set to John Prine's "I Remember Everything"
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Employee Spotlight
A death or serious injury of a parent can mean a scared and bewildered child. Arielle Silverman helps children understand and cope.
By Wayne Wood
She has worked with children varying in age from under 2 years old to teenagers as old as 18.
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Patient Spotlight
Marcus Trammell almost died on his way to pick up some pandemic takeout. A year later, his amazing rehab journey continues.
By Matt Batcheldor
The long way back from the turn lane in front of Dino's Bar and Grill
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Patient Spotlight
Last New Year’s Day, Gregory Tidwell was in a coma. At the beginning of 2020, he is doing much better
By Kelsey Herbers
“It has made me ecstatically happy to watch him get better,” his mom said.
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VUMC in the Community
A wreck on the highway with a bleeding man, a pregnant woman and a small child. VUMC’s Chris Hare stopped to help.
By Nancy Humphrey
A routine afternoon commute changed in an instant
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Patient Spotlight
This high school math teacher almost died in a car wreck. He comes back three times a year to encourage other trauma patients.
By Kristin Smart
Goodie bags and words of hope from somebody who's been there.
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