Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recently added pancreas and lung transplantation to the growing list of offerings from the Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Center at Monroe Carell. “Bringing pancreas and lung transplantation into the fold will enable us to provide access to life-saving transplants for as many patients as possible, especially those patients who have traditionally traveled long distances for care," said Dr. Saeed Mohammad, MD, director of the Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Center. For more on this story, visit the link below. https://bit.ly/4fn1dwg

A little holiday cheer during the summer never hurts! This month, 105.9 The Rock and 107.5 The River hosted a Christmas in July toy drive, fundraising and collecting toys to support patients and families at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. We are so thankful for their partnership! It's not too late to help spread joy! Visit https://lnkd.in/gWhwKBft to learn more and make a gift. iHeartMedia iHeartRadio

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center performed a record number of solid organ transplants in fiscal year 2024, and many of the individual programs experienced record years as well. The adult program performed 760 transplants, and the pediatric program completed 49 transplants from July 2023 to June 2024. Which brings our historical total, since the first kidney transplant in 1962, to more than 13,000. Dr. Joseph Magliocca had this to say on the milestone: “While the numbers are impressive, it is so important not to lose sight of the fact that each one of those transplants is potentially a life saved and/or improved dramatically. There is always more work to do as our goal is to help as many patients with end-stage organ disease as possible. I am so proud and humbled to be a part of this amazing team." Great work, team! https://bit.ly/3A0q1tV

Today’s Friday Introduction features Dr. Rachel Valentine, an OB-GYN. She has been with Vanderbilt Women’s Health for a year and a half, and sees patients at the Vanderbilt Franklin Women's Center. In her words: I grew up in New Jersey, and did all my training at Tulane University in New Orleans. Then I moved to California, where I practiced for four years before coming here. I enjoy the outdoors, gardening and trying new recipes. I went into health care because I have a passion for women's health. I enjoy getting to treat women across all ages, from teenagers through midlife and menopause and into the golden years. I strive to provide an environment where women can put themselves first, and where women can choose the options which best work for them. I’m proud to work at Vanderbilt because I enjoy being a part of a larger organization, with the increased access to subspecialists and where every member of the team puts patients first. How I make health care personal: I aim to provide a healthy and safe environment in deliveries and surgeries where patients can feel free to express their wishes and feel supported. Join us in making health care personal: https://lnkd.in/e-qQuieN.

Loved capturing all of these smiling faces at this year's VWCH Chill Out Employee Appreciation Event 🍦❄️ Vanderbilt University Medical Center #VanderbiltWilsonCountyHospital #VUMCRocks #VanderbiltHealth

Welcome to all our new nurse residents! 🎉 We are thrilled to have you and look forward to the incredible impact you will make in our community. And thank you to all who joined us over the weekend, as we celebrated our new nurse residents at First Horizon Park, home of the Nashville Sounds. Our talent acquisition team hosted a fantastic event, filled with excitement and anticipation for the journey ahead.

Today is Miracle Treat Day! You can support champions like Jesse by buying a DQ BLIZZARD Treat at participating locations in Middle Tennessee. $1 or more benefits Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Thank you, Dairy Queen for your support of patients and families! #ChangeKidsHealth #MiracleTreatDay #MTD #Blizzard #BringHope

Congratulations to Deidra Dickerson, director of Pharmacy Operations for Vanderbilt University Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy Services, for winning the latest Five Pillar Leader Award. “I try to make sure everyone feels supported and is growing and reaching their full potential," she said. "I adjust my management style depending on what the person needs from me in the moment, and I always try to lead with the individuals impacted in mind, hearing their perspective and being as collaborative as I can when it comes to decision making.” That sounds like a leader worth celebrating! For more on Deidra and the impact she's made on the department, and her colleagues, visit the link below. https://bit.ly/4bWj8GY

We had a blast at the 2nd Annual Family Fun Day at the Zoo, hosted by the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Cleft & Craniofacial Program! 🦁🎉 Patients and their families enjoyed zoo activities, lunch, and even met adorable puppies affected by cleft lip and palate. Special thanks to our partners: myFace Family Voices of Tennessee Cleft Rescue Unit Nashville Zoo Delta Dental of Tennessee

Elevate your organization's culture with evidence-based strategies! The Vanderbilt Health Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy (CPPA) presents "Promoting Professionalism: Addressing Behaviors that Undermine a Culture of Safety." Drawing from 25+ years of research, this two-day course provides tools to effectively address lapses in professionalism. This is crucial given the impact on care quality, finances, wellness, and team performance. The course is case-based and highly interactive. In a small cohort, you will work together to address these challenging cases that contain some unexpected twists. Below are some highlights noted by the attendees after the most recent CPPA course: “Connecting respect and redemption and humility with professionalism and safety and a practical way of implementing it in a real-world setting.” “The case studies made the concepts tangible and the practice sessions were a good way of introducing the skills.” “The facilitation was expertly and passionately delivered. It was very interactive and kept me interested the entire time!” Click the link to learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3Yehk9b