Jessica Pasley

April 29, 2020

Here’s your “How to wear a mask” guide from an infectious disease specialist

A reminder for regular mask-wearers and a primer for masking novices

By Jessica Pasley
April 22, 2020

How to make “safer at home” safe for children

“As kids get bored they start getting into things they shouldn’t be getting into because they have nothing else to do,” says Children’s Hospital safety expert.

By Jessica Pasley
April 14, 2020

Children’s Hospital intensive care unit sends gift of support to counterparts at Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital

“It really helped everyone focus on something positive. We were all excited about supporting them, encouraging them and lifting them up.”

By Jessica Pasley
April 9, 2020

My daughter had surgery at Children’s Hospital during the COVID-19 changes. Here’s what was different — and what was, thankfully, the same.

Temperature checks and social distancing were very different. The care and concern had not changed at all.

By Jessica Pasley
March 2, 2020

VUMC welcomes seven Leap Day babies

Neonatal nurse practitioner Wendy Araya, a Feb. 29 baby herself, offers advice to the latest leaplings

By Jessica Pasley
February 3, 2020

A Children’s Hospital doctor and two female football trailblazers went to the NFL Flag Championships with a message of empowerment for girls

“Being on a team is a way to build leadership skills. We all highlighted the importance of teaching the girls about their value.”

By Jessica Pasley
January 31, 2020

Innovative Project SEARCH provides good jobs for participants, great employees for VUMC

The program focuses on training young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for jobs in health care
By Jessica Pasley
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.”
By Jessica Pasley
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.
By Jessica Pasley
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
By Jessica Pasley
November 21, 2019

Toys are fun! Some can also be dangerous. How to give safe and age-appropriate toys for the children in your life.

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urges caution in toy selection this holiday season
By Jessica Pasley
October 21, 2019

Keeping children safe on the scariest night of the year

How to keep the scariness of Halloween imaginary
By Jessica Pasley
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