Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Archive — Page 1 of 53

August 26, 2026

Vanderbilt Health mourns passing of global icon Dolly Parton

Legendary songwriter, singer, actress, author and businesswoman, Parton will be remembered for her lasting impact on the lives of millions through her support of everything from pediatric cancer care to infectious disease research at Vanderbilt Health.

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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.

August 18, 2026

As schedules change, health care advocates encourage back seat second looks to prevent hot car deaths

It only takes 10 minutes for the temperature inside a vehicle to rise 19 degrees and continue to rise. Even on cooler days closer to 70 degrees, children can experience vehicular heatstroke.

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August 12, 2026

Alaina Davis named inaugural recipient of Ripple Effect Award for juvenile arthritis advocacy

The new honor recognizes an individual whose compassion, leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on the juvenile arthritis community.

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt patient Nolan Queener plays with his beads of courage. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
August 7, 2026

One bead at a time, strung together, tells story of pediatric patients’ health journeys

The Beads of Courage Program provides innovative arts-in-medicine programs for children coping with serious illness, their families, and the clinicians who care for them.

August 4, 2026

Featherstone and Johnston families make $5 million gift to establish Lily’s Garden Pediatric Leukemia Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Family’s newest commitment will advance research, precision medicine and support services for children with leukemia.