Jessica Pasley Archive — Page 25 of 55

Baby holding remote
January 27, 2020

Children’s Hospital warns about the danger of unsecured TVs tipping over and hurting children

“During the excitement and distractions of an exciting game or a noisy gathering, it is easy for a quick-moving child to pull over an unsecured television.”

January 23, 2020

Children’s Hospital, Allstate team to enhance teen driver safety

The Allstate Foundation along with the Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are working to increase awareness among young drivers about the dangers of distracted driving through the “Be in the Zone — Turn Off Your Phone” campaign.

January 16, 2020

Pediatric heart, liver transplant programs reach new milestones

Two transplant programs at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt reached milestones in 2019 for performing record numbers of heart and liver transplantations in a calendar year.

January 7, 2020

The little boy thought the pretty colors were candy. 23 magnetic beads had to be surgically removed from his body.

Doctors at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt warn parents that such cases are becoming more common. “I feel like we owe it to others to let them know about the possible dangers,” Caiden’s dad says.

young boy and stuffed animal
December 12, 2019

When should you take your child to the emergency room for cold or flu symptoms?

The majority of emergency room visits can be averted with a call or visit to a pediatrician

December 11, 2019

Vanderbilt doctors discuss when to visit emergency departments for cold and flu symptoms

‘Tis the season for colds, flu and upper respiratory illnesses say health care providers at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.