Christina Echegaray Archive — Page 1 of 34
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January 20, 2026
From tragedy to triumph: How a 6-year-old beat the odds after a devastating brain injury
A fall from a tree left Mark Ogorodnik fighting for his life. Thanks to faith, family and cutting-edge neurocritical care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, his story became a testament to resilience and hope. -
January 2, 2026
Larry Markham named director of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology and co-director of the Pediatric Heart Institute
Markham succeeds Scott Baldwin, MD, who stepped down after leading the division for more than two decades. -
December 22, 2025
Meg Rush and her storied career of caring for children celebrated
For Rush, the most meaningful part of her journey has been the people — the children, their families, and the faculty, staff and trainees with whom she has worked over the years. -
December 15, 2025
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt named 2025 Leapfrog Top Hospital
This year, Monroe Carell is one of only 15 children’s hospitals nationwide to receive the Top Hospitals designation. -
December 12, 2025
New DAISY Award display serves as a tribute to compassionate nurses
In the heart of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt hospital leaders recently unveiled a new display dedicated to honoring pediatric nurses who receive a DAISY Award. -
November 12, 2025
‘My Health Passport’ gives pediatric patients a voice in behavioral health care
Study finds that individual planning tool helps children feel supported when in the hospital during a behavioral health crisis.