Janet Cross

Brandi, Hunter and MAC Carmichael at MAC’s first birthday party
April 16, 2024

Gifts bolster spiritual care resources at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Thanks to the efforts of several supporters, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt was able to grow its spiritual care resources.

By Nancy Humphrey
January 11, 2024

New playroom supported by Dunkin’ allows pediatric patients a place where they feel comfortable to be themselves, have fun and heal

Infants and toddlers at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt have a newly renovated space in which to play thanks to a $150,000 grant from Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.

By Christina Echegaray
Filicia McEuen, 11 years old, interacts with the new Get Well Network at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. (photo by Susan Urmy)
March 9, 2023

Get Well education and entertainment platform launches

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recently launched a new digital patient engagement system to interact with patients and families.

By Jessica Pasley
May 9, 2022

“Miss Pam” recognized for her care and commitment to all her “babies” in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology clinic

Pam Spencer honored with inaugural Patient and Family Choice Award

By Jessica Pasley
March 21, 2019

Cross named to Beryl Institute’s Pediatric Advisory Council

Janet Cross, MEd, administrative director of Patient- and Family-Centered Care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, has been named a member of the inaugural Pediatric Advisory Council for the Beryl Institute.

By Jessica Pasley
July 19, 2018

Children’s Hospital to get dedicated facility dog

Mars Petcare and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt announced July 18 a new collaboration to create the Mars Petcare Pet Therapy Fund to support a dedicated facility dog and staff position at Children’s Hospital with a goal of showing how pet visits improve the health of patients — thus getting them home faster.

By Paige Turner
May 8, 2018

Moms of the Medical Center

Some Vanderbilt employees have another word for a work colleague: Mom
By Nancy Humphrey
February 12, 2016

Junior League of Nashville commits $1.5 million to Children’s Hospital

By Christina Echegaray
March 3, 2014

Jeff Gordon grant to help pediatric cancer patients cope with illness

By VUMC News and Communications