Organ Donation
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My Southern Health: The importance of organ donation—a young mother’s story
Ashleigh-Anne Hughes’ inspiring organ donation story, and how her transplant led her to a life of advocacy work. Read MoreDec 18, 2017
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Event honors all who are involved in organ donation
The white nylon flag unfurled every year during the annual Donate Life Flag-raising Ceremony at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) extols a significant message. Read MoreApr 13, 2017
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Organ donation awareness event set for April 6
On Dec. 11, 2015, Jamie Heard woke up earlier than usual. She said she went through her normal routine, which included morning prayers. Read MoreMar 30, 2017
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VUMC lauded for organ donation awareness efforts
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been awarded Platinum status by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as a leader in organ, eye and tissue donation awareness. Read MoreJul 21, 2016
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Event celebrates lives touched by organ donation
As Carol Topley sat beside her husband’s bed in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, she knew the end was imminent. She wanted to make sure Joe’s wishes were honored and reminded his nurse that he was an organ donor. Read MoreApr 14, 2016
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Lung transplant patient marks special anniversary
On Nov. 24, Vanderbilt University Medical Center patient Pam Smith will have a low-key lunch with a longtime friend to celebrate reaching 25 years post transplant. Read MoreNov 24, 2015
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Gift of Life Tailgate celebrates kidney donors’ efforts
David Edwards admits that organ donation was not a top priority in his life. Read MoreSep 17, 2015
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Radio show helped spark woman’s decision to donate
Misty Roberts routinely tunes into three Christian radio stations and has a habit of switching from one to another when the chatter begins. But one day last fall she didn’t touch the dial during a segment about the thousands of people waiting for life-saving kidney transplants. Read MoreAug 6, 2015
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Benefit concert for organ donation exceeds fundraising goals
In only its second year, Songs for Life, a benefit concert to raise awareness and celebrate organ donation at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has far exceeded fundraising goals. Read MoreJun 25, 2015
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Flag-raising event highlights organ donation awareness
Vanderbilt University Medical Center held its sixth annual Donate Life Flag-Raising Ceremony on Thursday, April 30. Read MoreMay 7, 2015
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Donate Life Flag Raising Ceremony set for April 30
Becky Holman has worked at DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank for 22 years, allowing her to be a part of the donation process for hundreds of patients. Read MoreApr 23, 2015
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Event honors lives of those impacted by organ donation
When Renee Coats retrieved a packet from her mailbox she was not sure how to feel. Read MoreApr 24, 2014
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Organ donation flag-raising event set for April 17
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will hold its fifth annual Donate Life Flag-Raising Ceremony as part of national Donate Life month. The event celebrates organ donor families, living donors and hospital staff who care for donors and transplant recipients. Read MoreApr 10, 2014
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Concert set to raise organ donation awareness
As a nurse on the surgical intensive care unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Heather Hart, R.N., BSN, has a rare opportunity to witness the circle of life. Read MoreApr 3, 2014
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New expansion wing offers comfort to family of critically ill infant
Baby Thomas Baker waited months in the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for a new heart. But when a new expansion wing opened, his mother April had more of the comforts of home. See more about the hospital expansion in HOPE magazine. Postscript: One… Read MoreJul 12, 2012
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Blood drive and more set for July 5, 13
Blood vessels (iStockPhoto) Vanderbilt will host a blood drive and tissue/organ donor registry July 5 and 13. The July 5 event will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Vanderbilt Clinic – TVC 2701. On July 13, it will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the north… Read MoreJun 22, 2011
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Blood donations and more accepted June 7, 15, 23
Vanderbilt has set June 7, 15 and 23 to accept blood donations and to register donors for bone marrow, tissue and organs. Anyone who presents to donate blood Sept. 14 is automatically entered into the Red Cross Racing “Summer Drive Sweepstakes” to win a brand new 2012 red candy metallic… Read MoreJun 1, 2011
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Give back at upcoming blood and bone marrow drives
A series of events to be held in June will allow members of the Vanderbilt community to donate blood and register for bone marrow and organ donor registries. Read MoreMay 19, 2011
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VUCast Special: Do You Believe in Magic…
Want to feel good deep down inside? Meet a child who will melt your heart. Watch the inspiration of Vanderbilt students who turned caring for others into a business. And, remember how we all came together in the face of disaster. It’s VUCast’s special year-ender. Happy New Year. 2010 will… Read MoreDec 23, 2010