Stories of Generosity at Vanderbilt Health
Enhancing Spiritual Care for Patients
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is a proud innovator in the field of pediatric spiritual care thanks to generous supporters like the Wilbert Foundation. With this support, the Spiritual Care team can enhance spiritual and emotional care for our patients, families, and staff. This generosity also fuels research and education initiatives that advance our efforts in spiritual care.
An enduring legacy
The legacy left behind by the late William (Bill) Long, MD, goes beyond his many years as a beloved Nashville pediatrician. He was a quintessential clinician-educator, always helping advance the mission of Vanderbilt’s Department of Pediatrics and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
New Junior League gift celebrates 100 years of support
In a special ceremony in June to mark the milestone anniversary and partnership, the Junior League of Nashville committed another $1.5 million to Children’s Hospital. The centennial anniversary gift, part of the Junior League’s ninth supplemental agreement with Children’s Hospital, will go to support the hospital’s pediatric rehabilitation efforts.
Donor Spotlight: The Barbours
After years of declining health from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Richard Barbour underwent a double lung transplant at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Taking Pediatric Cardiology to New Heights
Five-year-old Khori was born with a congenital heart defect and has already undergone two open-heart surgeries in her short life. After her second surgery, it was clear she would need a new heart, so she was placed on the transplant list.
A New Kind of Heart Transplant
At Vanderbilt Health, we understand that sometimes before we can save a patient’s life, we need to pioneer innovative, new ways to do that. Take Maurice McAllister, for instance.
Grateful Breast Cancer Survivor Gives Back
Latonya Drumwright was expecting to pop in quickly for a routine mammogram on her lunch break—but when she found herself with a longer-than-usual wait after the exam, she had a feeling this visit may not be just a typical checkup.
Breakthroughs in Bloom
At 7 years old, Lily Hensiek's biggest worries were homework and getting her ears pierced. But when she started complaining of back pain, experiencing fevers and bruising easily, her family began to worry.
The Unsung Heroes
The Vanderbilt Health trauma staff cares for thousands of patients each year, but the team was never expecting they would face three mass shootings in just seven months.