Christina Echegaray

October 25, 2012

Project targets sickle cell disease in Nigeria

Researchers from the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital in Kano, Nigeria, will work on a collaborative project to study a sickle cell disease treatment for children in Nigeria.

By Christina Echegaray
A new pediatric tower at Williamson Medical Center will bear the name the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Williamson Medical Center.
October 4, 2012

Plans announced for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Williamson Medical Center

By Christina Echegaray
September 27, 2012

Initiatives aim to enhance teen driver safety

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is garnering attention for its efforts to reduce motor vehicle-related deaths among young adults.

By Christina Echegaray
September 13, 2012

It helps to have Friends in fight against prematurity

By Christina Echegaray
September 13, 2012

Carmaker’s gift boosts childhood cancer research

Patrick Grohar, M.D., Ph.D., was awarded a $250,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels grant last week for his research into potential drug therapies for Ewing sarcoma, a cancer of the bone.

By Christina Echegaray
September 6, 2012

Rush sees bright future ahead for Pediatrics

Meg Rush, M.D., called upon the Department of Pediatrics’ faculty, trainees and staff to ‘be the change’ they wish to see in the future of pediatric health care at Vanderbilt and in our region.

By Christina Echegaray
September 6, 2012

Patient’s odyssey takes her from Japan to Vanderbilt

Cylinda Marquart gripped the small Post-it note inscribed with Japanese characters as her 6-week-old daughter, Albi-Helene Martin, was raced to a hospital by ambulance.
By Christina Echegaray
August 30, 2012

Diabetes can’t hold back Little League champion

By Christina Echegaray
August 16, 2012

Effort seeks to remove breast-feeding barriers

Vanderbilt University has signed on for a statewide project to increase exclusive breast-feeding in hospitals and delivery centers.
By Christina Echegaray
August 16, 2012

Photo: Hydrocephalus Walk

By Christina Echegaray
July 19, 2012

Walk to benefit hydrocephalus set for July 28

Nashville will have a first-ever walk for hydrocephalus Saturday, July 28, raising awareness and support for research.
By Christina Echegaray
July 12, 2012

Neonatal Transport Team debuts a new Angel

The Neonatal Transport Team at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has added a new ambulance to its fleet.
By Christina Echegaray
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