Chloe Vose
August 2025
Chloe
Vose
,
BSN, RN
Infusion Center
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago
,
IL
United States
She is more than just a skilled nurse; she is a deeply caring and passionate professional who goes out of her way to make a difference in her patients’ lives.
For nearly four months, he had been suffering from unusual symptoms. He underwent multiple lab workups and three biopsies, all of which came back inconclusive. As his neck continued to swell, we suspected lymphoma and reached out to Rush early to schedule an appointment with an oncologist. My husband was diagnosed with T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, stage 4.
Once he was officially diagnosed, he was critically ill and hospitalized for almost 40 days. He was hallucinating, spiking high fevers, and his blood pressure was extremely low. He was so sick, I truly thought I was losing him. Our world turned upside down overnight. Nothing mattered except getting him well. I was able to work remotely from the hospital, but my husband, who was once a dynamic speaker and sales trainer traveling all over the country and known by thousands, was now sidelined from the profession he loved.
Like most men, his career was a huge part of who he was. He hasn’t been able to work since his diagnosis. The cancer took away his ability to deliver powerful presentations or even travel through airports as he used to. My husband was deeply involved with his professional organization; he served as president of the state chapter for two terms and sat on numerous boards and committees. It became clear how much he had impacted the industry when the calls, texts, and emails started pouring in after news of his diagnosis spread. It was both heartwarming and heartbreaking, knowing how much he had given to his career and how uncertain the future now seemed.
In early June, I received a call from the current president of his organization. She told me their annual meeting was approaching, and they planned to honor my husband with a special award recognizing his lifelong impact on the industry. Knowing how ill he had been, she wasn’t sure if he’d be able to attend in person, so they arranged to livestream the presentation. I knew how much this award would mean to him, so I told her I would do everything in my power to get him there.
That’s when Chloe Voss came into the picture.
Chloe was my husband’s infusion nurse the week before the award ceremony. While he was receiving his infusion, I stepped out to speak with her privately. I explained that his professional organization wanted to honor him on the same day he was scheduled for his next chemo treatment. I asked for her thoughts on possibly moving his appointments so he could attend the ceremony in person, a surprise he knew nothing about.
Chloe immediately offered to help. She said she would make some calls and see what could be done. I also asked if she could keep the schedule changes off MyChart until the last minute so the surprise would remain intact.
Chloe went above and beyond. She reached out to the oncologist, coordinated with the appointment team, and kept in constant contact with me, calling with updates throughout the process (some of which I’m fairly certain happened during her off hours). Within 12 hours, Chloe had worked her magic. She’d spoken with everyone necessary to move his treatment and appointments up one day, freeing him to attend the annual meeting and accept his award in person.
The day before the meeting, I told my husband I had a surprise. I explained that the chapter president had asked whether he might be able to attend the annual event. When I told him we were going, he was thrilled to see his friends and colleagues, but imagine his shock when they presented him with the “Inspiration Award,” an honor that will now be given annually to another deserving member.
It was a profoundly moving moment that reminded us both of the impact he had made throughout his career, and none of it would have been possible without Chloe’s compassion, persistence, and advocacy.
Chloe played a major role in making that day happen. She is more than just a skilled nurse; she is a deeply caring and passionate professional who goes out of her way to make a difference in her patients’ lives.
Thank you, Chloe. We will forever be grateful for your kindness, dedication, and the extraordinary care you provided.
Once he was officially diagnosed, he was critically ill and hospitalized for almost 40 days. He was hallucinating, spiking high fevers, and his blood pressure was extremely low. He was so sick, I truly thought I was losing him. Our world turned upside down overnight. Nothing mattered except getting him well. I was able to work remotely from the hospital, but my husband, who was once a dynamic speaker and sales trainer traveling all over the country and known by thousands, was now sidelined from the profession he loved.
Like most men, his career was a huge part of who he was. He hasn’t been able to work since his diagnosis. The cancer took away his ability to deliver powerful presentations or even travel through airports as he used to. My husband was deeply involved with his professional organization; he served as president of the state chapter for two terms and sat on numerous boards and committees. It became clear how much he had impacted the industry when the calls, texts, and emails started pouring in after news of his diagnosis spread. It was both heartwarming and heartbreaking, knowing how much he had given to his career and how uncertain the future now seemed.
In early June, I received a call from the current president of his organization. She told me their annual meeting was approaching, and they planned to honor my husband with a special award recognizing his lifelong impact on the industry. Knowing how ill he had been, she wasn’t sure if he’d be able to attend in person, so they arranged to livestream the presentation. I knew how much this award would mean to him, so I told her I would do everything in my power to get him there.
That’s when Chloe Voss came into the picture.
Chloe was my husband’s infusion nurse the week before the award ceremony. While he was receiving his infusion, I stepped out to speak with her privately. I explained that his professional organization wanted to honor him on the same day he was scheduled for his next chemo treatment. I asked for her thoughts on possibly moving his appointments so he could attend the ceremony in person, a surprise he knew nothing about.
Chloe immediately offered to help. She said she would make some calls and see what could be done. I also asked if she could keep the schedule changes off MyChart until the last minute so the surprise would remain intact.
Chloe went above and beyond. She reached out to the oncologist, coordinated with the appointment team, and kept in constant contact with me, calling with updates throughout the process (some of which I’m fairly certain happened during her off hours). Within 12 hours, Chloe had worked her magic. She’d spoken with everyone necessary to move his treatment and appointments up one day, freeing him to attend the annual meeting and accept his award in person.
The day before the meeting, I told my husband I had a surprise. I explained that the chapter president had asked whether he might be able to attend the annual event. When I told him we were going, he was thrilled to see his friends and colleagues, but imagine his shock when they presented him with the “Inspiration Award,” an honor that will now be given annually to another deserving member.
It was a profoundly moving moment that reminded us both of the impact he had made throughout his career, and none of it would have been possible without Chloe’s compassion, persistence, and advocacy.
Chloe played a major role in making that day happen. She is more than just a skilled nurse; she is a deeply caring and passionate professional who goes out of her way to make a difference in her patients’ lives.
Thank you, Chloe. We will forever be grateful for your kindness, dedication, and the extraordinary care you provided.