Dozens of people pitched in to help leadership at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt get an up-to-date review of emergency preparedness.

The fashion show and luncheon included grateful patient families and health care heroes from Monroe Carell walking the runway.

Feeding and swallowing problems, known as dysphagia, occur in an estimated 25% to 45% of normally developing children.

For decades no effective preventive options existed, and the tools now exist to prevent severe disease.

The Vanderbilt and VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System programs received notification after on-site inspections in October 2024. The accreditation is effective for three years.

The council, which consists of about 35 ABS-certified surgeons, sets national standards for surgical education, assessment, certification and research priorities.