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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Employee Spotlight
Trauma Unit celebrates 20th anniversary; longtime employees share two decades of memories
By Wayne Wood
“It is the people and not the bricks and mortar that make this unit the special place that it is.”
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Patient Spotlight
A year ago Sophie almost drowned in a pond. She came back to Children’s Hospital to thank those who saved her life.
By Tavia Smith
When Sophie’s mother asked her what she wanted to say to everybody, she happily chirped, “Thank you for saving my life.”
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Patient Spotlight
Father of Waffle House shooting victim describes daughter’s struggle, family’s pain
By Tavia Smith
Tia Waggoner works day-by-day to rebuild her life
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First person
I went for a walk at lunchtime and was hit by a car. Here’s what I want drivers and pedestrians to know to protect others.
By Tavia Smith
I became vaguely aware of the sound of sirens in the distance. I soon realized the sirens were coming for me.
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