Christina Echegaray Archive — Page 31 of 36

November 6, 2014

New technique eases gallbladder surgery for children

Golf ball-sized gallstones camped out in Joseph Gray’s gallbladder had been causing him stomach discomfort for months.

By Christina Echegaray
October 23, 2014

Photo: Blessing of Hands

By Christina Echegaray
September 25, 2014

Bradfords’ strong support bolsters melanoma research

When something attacks you, you want to attack it back. That’s how Lillian “Tooty” Bradford views her late husband James “Jimmy” Bradford Jr.’s decision to make an initial gift to fund melanoma research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC).

By Christina Echegaray
September 18, 2014

Predators support powers pediatric cancer programs

The Nashville Predators Foundation recently presented a $318,242 check to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for the 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund.

By Christina Echegaray
September 4, 2014

Department of Pediatrics’ achievements, goals outlined

Steven Webber, MBChB, MRCP, detailed the Department of Pediatrics’ accomplishments over the past year and looked ahead in Tuesday’s annual State of the Department address.

By Christina Echegaray
August 28, 2014

Initiative seeks to break down breast-feeding barriers

Breast-feeding is welcomed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Christina Echegaray