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May 14, 2026

David Parra named Associate Director of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology  

Since joining Vanderbilt Health in 2004, he has helped shape how congenital and acquired heart disease is diagnosed and managed for patients across the region.   

By Kara Jones
(photo by Erin O. Smith)
April 30, 2026

Parents trust health care providers on safety and injury prevention, but few discuss firearms

Tennessee parents have consistently ranked community violence near the top of their list of concerns since questions related to violence and firearms were added to the annual Child Health Poll

By Jake Lowary
April 27, 2026

Watching before scanning: Multicenter study shows observation can reduce CT use in children with abdominal trauma

CT scans have long been considered the gold standard for diagnosing internal abdominal injuries, but they carry risks.

By Christina Echegaray
April 22, 2026

Child Health Poll: Vast majority of Tennessee parents say their kids get regular immunizations, support school-based immunization requirements

Roughly 8 in 10 parents surveyed across the state said they are concerned about communicable diseases like measles if others are not immunized and agreed that immunizations are important to protect their children from serious infections.

By Jake Lowary
April 21, 2026

Pennsylvania dad pounding the pavement for premature patients

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to benefit from marathon mission

By Jessica Pasley
April 21, 2026

Leading with heart: Juan Salazar’s mission to advance pediatric health care for all children

In a recent Q&A interview, Salazar discussed growing up in Colombia and in Washington, D.C.; why he chose to specialize in pediatric infectious diseases — focusing on HIV, Lyme disease, and later syphilis; his early vision for the Department of Pediatrics; and his deep commitment to family.

By Christina Echegaray