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Brandi Deason, BSN, RN, works in the Neonatal Intensive Care unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.  From the nomination “There are nurses who care for patients, and then there are nurses who change a family forever. Brandi Deason is one of those rare nurses. Our son was a tiny warrior who fought in the NICU. During that time, Brandi didn’t just care for him, she truly knew him; his personality

Chloe Kight, BSN, RN, works in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.  From the nomination “Chloe has been a nurse and leader in the PCICU for nine years and is very dedicated to the PCICU and the education of our staff.  She is always willing to jump in and help whether she is in the office or out in the unit. She is very kind and approachable, making staff

A long-running teen driver safety program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Be In The Zone (BITZ), shows students that distracted driving is dangerous and potentially deadly. Research has found that dialing a phone number while driving increases a teen’s risk of crashing by six times, and texting while driving increases the risk by 23 times. The Trauma Injury Prevention Program at Monroe Carell is a nationally recognized program with a focus on reducing traumatic inju

Vanderbilt Health is aware of a possible incident involving Vanderbilt University’s computer systems. Vanderbilt Health employees should not attempt to utilize or log into Vanderbilt University’s IT resources until further notice. In addition, employees should not connect any removable media, including USB drives, laptops, or external storage devices, to Vanderbilt University systems. Vanderbilt Health is taking the necessary precautions to ensure the security of our IT systems&

Larry Jobe had a brush with death 19 years ago when a devastating car accident nearly took his mobility. After a hard road to regain his health and return to work, Jobe earned a job in the cafeteria at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH). Jobe’s life-changing experience inspired him to approach each day and everyone he meets on the job with kindness and gratitude. “We have so much to be grateful for,” Jobe said. “Under those conditions, all I can bring to the table is gratitude becaus

You can help make spirits bright for patients and families at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt this holiday season. When you sign up to fund-raise for the virtual Jingle Toy Drive, every dollar raised goes toward holiday gifts and special programs for patients at Monroe Carell. There are many ways to make an impact: Host a virtual toy drive, make a gift, donate toys on our wish list and more. Visit JingleToyDrive.org to learn more.  The post Jingle Toy Drive spreads holiday

Vanderbilt Health’s top innovators took part in the fourth annual Quality, Safety and Risk Prevention (QSRP) Pursuit of Excellence Poster Session and Award Ceremony Oct. 22 in Langford Auditorium. The awards are open to all entities, care areas, teams and departments across the Vanderbilt Health system. This year, more than 90 quality projects were submitted for awards. Each submission went through evaluation by a quality professional, an executive leader and a research professional or Patien

Devin Dixon, BSN, RN, works in Surgical Intensive Care unit at Vanderbilt University Hospital. He is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.  From the nomination “It is with the deepest gratitude and admiration that I nominate Devin for the DAISY Award. From the moment Devin began caring for my mother, he demonstrated an extraordinary level of compassion, professionalism, and clinical excellence that left a lasting impact on our entire family. Although he has only been a n

Evan McKay, BSN, RN, works in the Pediatric Hematology & Oncology clinic at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.  From the nomination “Our family experienced a frightening situation while changing my son’s blina tubing at home. After the tube change, I noticed excessive blood flowing through the tubing. Our home care nurse ultimately called 911. The paramedics agreed to escort my son to the clinic rath

Rameela Raman, PhD Rameela Raman, PhD, Professor of Biostatistics, has been appointed to the Clinical Trials Advisory Panel of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). PCORI is an independent, federally authorized organization and a major national funder of comparative clinical effectiveness research. Its research portfolio supports studies that help patients, clinicians and other health care stakeholders make informed decisions. PCORI is also an important source of resear

Jeffrey Upperman, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief and Chair of Pediatric Surgery at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, has been elected President-Elect of the Pediatric Trauma Society (PTS). Upperman’s election was announced at the PTS annual meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Oct. 5. He will serve a three-year term, beginning Nov. 5, as president-elect, president and immediate past term president. Previously, as part of his ongoing involvement with PTS, he served as the orga

Andy Neighbors, a former Army officer who spent time deployed in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Iraq, among other places, had to face a question most veterans must answer: Where do I fit in after my service is over? A few weeks before Veterans Day, he received his answer: Now the Director of Support Operations at Vanderbilt Medical Laboratories, Neighbors has officially transitioned into civilian life and is eager to combine his passion for medical science and health care administration with the cou

Medical Center Drive will be repaved in upcoming weeks, with the work scheduled to take place over the course of four weekends. Nov. 13-15: Phase 1 work starts at Pierce Avenue to the ambulance parking on the East side. This phase will start Friday, Nov. 13 after 6 p.m. and will conclude Sunday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. Nov. 20-22: Phase 2 work starts at Pierce Avenue to the ambulance parking on the West side. This phase will start Friday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. and conclude Sunday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m.

Ellen Raymond BSN, RN, works in the Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.  From the nominations “I have had the honor of watching Ellen serve as a nurse in the ICU for over a year. Time and time again, she has impressed me with the level of care she provides. The warmth, compassion, and dignity she shows her patients is remarkable. Ellen’s communications with families are sincere and heartfelt. Ellen is an ex

Felicia Davis, RN, works in the Radiation Oncology unit at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.  From the nomination “I am a five-year mCRC patient and have undergone multiple rounds of radiation. Over the years, I have had the privilege of being cared for by Felicia D. Living with cancer for five years is an emotional rollercoaster, filled with high stress and constant anxiety. It is hard to put into words, but Felicia

The emergency department at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital (VBCH) now averages about 2,000 visits a month, Drew Flansbaum, MD, Regional ED Medical Director, told business and community leaders at the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon on Nov. 3. Flansbaum joined other top hospital leaders to spotlight the new services, programs, and recent quality and safety recognitions at the 60-bed facility. VBCH garnered a variety of quality and safety awards over the last several years

Today’s Donkey of the Day is Ms. Pixie, submitted by Donna Ford of Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Radiology. “Ms. Pixie was born on the farm. She is 3 years old, and loves snacks, petting and brushing. She is not sharing Dad with the other animals!” Today’s Dog of the Day is Katie, submitted by Rita Justice of VUH 6 South. “This is Katie aka Katiebug aka Sheriff Katie, a German shepherd-Lab mix. She was 17 years old and crossed the Rainbow Bridge July 7, 2

WTVF News Channel 5 reporter Austin Pollack broadcast a story about Vanderbilt Health’s use of focused ultrasound, part of the functional neurosurgery program, to help correct tremors. Jackie Todd, 58, of Sevierville provided interviews and consented to having his dual MRI-ultrasound procedure filmed. Dario Englot, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, also provided an interview. Joseph Gigante, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, was quoted by the Nashville Scene about how low

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The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and the Society for the History of Medicine and Surgery present Bill Frist and Walter Merrill for the featured Simpson Lecture in the Dean’s Lecture Series on Monday, Nov. 30 at noon in Light Hall 208. This lecture is titled “First Beats, First Breaths: The Origin Story of Heart and Lung Transplantation at Vanderbilt.” Frist and Merrill founded the Vanderbilt Transplant Center in 1985 and performed the first heart and lung transplants at Vanderbilt.