Jessica Pasley

December 6, 2018

Taylor Swift wax figure from Madame Tussauds brings smiles to Children’s Hospital

Posers gonna pose pose pose pose pose

By Jessica Pasley
November 29, 2018

Children’s After-Hours Clinics reach patient visit milestone

When Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital launched its After-Hours Clinic Program in 2013, the decision to bring its expertise in treating children closer to home and to provide another option for families was the right choice.

By Jessica Pasley
November 29, 2018

NEI grants help bolster glaucoma research efforts

Two Vanderbilt Eye Institute (VEI) researchers were recently awarded National Eye Institute (NEI) Audacious Goals Initiative (AGI) for Regenerative Medicine grants for $6.8 million over five years to develop new treatments for optic neuropathies and glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness.

By Jessica Pasley
November 26, 2018

VUMC mourns loss of longtime supporter Ann Robinson

Ann Allen Robinson, 86, died at her home on Friday, Nov. 23 after a lengthy illness.

By Jessica Pasley
November 20, 2018

Children’s Hospital patient Caroline Lantz has a special night with Maddie and Tae at the CMAs

Hanging out at a fancy hotel, getting glammed up, walking the red carpet and taking in the CMAs.

By Jessica Pasley
November 16, 2018

Children’s Hospital urges caution in toy selection this holiday season

Children are surrounded by toys during the holidays. How to make sure they are safe and age-appropriate.

By Jessica Pasley
November 15, 2018

My Special Aflac Duck engages and comforts children

Patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt were surprised with their very own My Special Aflac Duck, a high-tech robot that uses medical play, lifelike movement and emotions to engage and help comfort children during their cancer care.
By Jessica Pasley
November 8, 2018

Grant from Ford supports teen driver safety initiative

Automobile crashes remain the leading cause of overall fatalities for drivers 15-20 years old, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
By Jessica Pasley
October 29, 2018

Keeping the scariness imaginary

Twice as many children killed by cars on Halloween as on any other night. How to safely enjoy the frights of the night.
By Jessica Pasley
October 18, 2018

Young heart patient, care team bond through music

Sydney Andrade-Rubio usually brings her ukulele during hospital stays and clinic visits at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By Jessica Pasley
October 16, 2018

An approaching hurricane. A critically ill baby. A Vanderbilt team flies in to help.

"The mother was so grateful that we were able to get her baby to a safe place.”
By Jessica Pasley
October 4, 2018

Children’s Hospital launches ATV safety education program

The Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Program at Children’s Hospital is launching a new ATV safety initiative to arm high school students with information about ATV usage.
By Jessica Pasley