Guardian Angel

Their words give strength. Their compassion brings comfort. Their dedication offers hope. They are the nurses, physicians, housekeepers and volunteers whose care made a difference during your time at Saint Thomas Hospital.

Would you like to recognize a caregiver for their dedication and compassionate care?  Make a donation in their honor!  The Guardian Angel program gives you an opportunity to pay tribute to a special care giver and support the lifesaving programs and personal care you find every day at Saint Thomas Hospital. When you make your donation, you’ll have the opportunity to write a personal note of thanks and your Guardian Angel will receive your message and a custom-crafted lapel pin to wear proudly!

To make a gift in honor of your Guardian Angel, call (615) 222-6800 or select the Guardian Angel pin to donate online today!

Theresa Durham, a Licensed Practical Nurse on the General Medicine Unit, was the first Guardian Angel named at Saint Thomas. "Theresa's beauty and goodness come into another person's life in the form of compassionate care. She is respected and trusted for her personal vision of nursing – aspiring to ensure superior care is provided to those entrusted to her."

Dr. James Lancaster has been honored a remarkable 50 times by his patients and was recently awarded a platinum Guardian Angel pin in recognition of this monumental achievement and his truly compassionate care!

In October 2008, Dr. Olafsson, a cardiologist with The Heart Group, received his 10th recognition through the Guardian Angel program, earning him a gold Guardian Angel pin. “It is profoundly rewarding to know that I have touched the lives of my patients and their families so deeply that they have given back to the hospital through a donation in my honor.”