Jessica Pasley Archive — Page 1 of 57

Teacher Susanna Holloway works with Jason Hill and Mitchell Sawicki at a table during a math lesson in a hospital school room. Worksheets, pencils, calendars, and number charts are visible.
November 3, 2026

Hospital School Program opens new classroom at Monroe Carell

The K-12 multiage classroom has books, laptops, academic resources, two 3D printers and a hospital-funded staff of teachers.

Smiling bald man with a beard in a navy suit stands beside a railing inside Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt; the hospital name and logo are visible on the wall behind him.
September 25, 2026

Leading with kindness: Pediatric surgery fellow Vikas Gupta recognized with Vanderbilt Health Credo Award

A surprise award revealed what colleagues already knew: Vikas Gupta, MD leads with compassion, respect and a full-hearted commitment to those he serves.

Jon Cook stands in green medical scrubs inside a hospital atrium decorated with blue star-patterned ribbons and railings.
September 17, 2026

An unexpected detour leads patient transporter Jon Cook to a Credo Award celebration

Known for supporting patients, families and colleagues alike, Cook brings heart and hustle to every shift.

Since 1981, Scholastic Book Fairs have been a much-loved pop-up tradition around the country. Scholastic partners with schools nationwide to host over 100,000 events annually, providing 30 million students and families with access to thousands of affordable books. (Submitted photo)
September 16, 2026

Scholastic Book Fair set to arrive at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for the first time

Since 1981, Scholastic Book Fairs have been a much-loved pop-up tradition around the country. Scholastic partners with schools nationwide to host over 100,000 events annually, providing 30 million students and families with access to thousands of affordable books.

Workers guide a large pink paper-doll-shaped sign suspended from a crane outside a children’s hospital at night. The crane is marked “JOSLIN AND SON SIGNS,” and an illuminated emergency entrance sign is visible in the background.
September 1, 2026

The Case of the Missing Statue: Red Paper Dolls vanish for a secret makeover!

The nearly 9-foot-tall, 1,500-pound, aluminum sculpture has served as the logo for the hospital since 1971, and now those iconic paper dolls are getting a dose of rehab therapy. Watch a timelapse video of the removal!

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August 26, 2026

Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients are focus of GLP-1 therapy for obesity study

The study will begin enrolling eligible patients in September. Thirty participants, ages 12 and older, will be randomized to receive either a placebo or the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide.