Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

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.

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.

April 21, 2026

Pennsylvania dad pounding the pavement for premature patients

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

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.

April 20, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘We are the luckiest to have Elise on our team.’

Elise Perry, BSN, RN, works in the Pediatric Holding Room/Post Anesthesia Care unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

April 20, 2026

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘What makes Jill exceptional is not just her clinical expertise, but her deep humanity.’

Jill Young, BSN, RN, CPN, works in the Pediatric Surgery, Trauma, Adolescent Medicine unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.