The Children’s Hospital Association is a member organization representing more than 220 children’s hospitals nationwide.

For the past 12 months, ATV injuries rank as the No. 7 mechanism of injury of pediatric trauma trends at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

The society provides a forum for young investigators to exchange ideas and encourages research that benefits the well-being of children.

“This program dramatically improved continuity of care, implementation of best practices, and patient/provider education.”

Positive findings from a clinical trial support further study of the investigational drug ifetroban to treat cardiac complications, the leading cause of death in patients with DMD.

The renovation will provide private infusion rooms and dedicated, tailored space for young children, teenagers and young adults, all of whom have different needs.

A nationally and internationally recognized pediatric infectious diseases specialist and investigator, Salazar joins VUMC with more than three decades of experience in academic leadership, medical education and NIH-funded research.