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December 13, 2022

Vanderbilt experts advise keeping safety in mind when buying toys

Because you don’t need an ambulance coming down Santa Claus Lane

By Jessica Pasley
December 12, 2022

Vanderbilt experts advise keeping safety in mind when buying toys

Keeping safety at the top of the list when purchasing toys, say experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Jessica Pasley
Twins Zara and Zoe Perez, 18 months, and their mother, Rosa Eastaneda, interact with the characters from the Nativity during Sacred Celebrations in the chapel at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt while listening to Chaplain Lisa Hermann read a book.
December 8, 2022

Holiday celebrations taking place at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Members of the spiritual care team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt have created Sacred Celebrations, a first-time project that will run during December and wrap up on Jan. 7, 2023.

By Jessica Pasley
December 6, 2022

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt named a Leapfrog Top Hospital

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has been named a Leapfrog Top Hospital for 2022, earning the designation among a select group of children hospitals across the nation.

By Christina Echegaray
TEE tool at Vanderbilt used to monitor patients before and after surgery
November 22, 2022

Risk score for muscular dystrophy

An imaging-based risk score can identify patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who are at greater risk of early mortality, allowing more intensive treatment and potentially prolonging life.

By Kelsey Pinckard
November 15, 2022

As a medical student, Joseph Fusco was diagnosed with cancer. That experience influences the way he treats his young patients every day.

He gave up baseball to become a surgeon. That decision may have saved his life.

By Jessica Pasley
November 11, 2022

With each pediatric heart surgery she schedules, Alicia Kepley builds a rapport with families

By Nancy Humphrey
November 10, 2022

Child passenger safety program receives funding from GM

The Stay Seat Smart Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt recently received funding from General Motors to address child safety seat misuse through education, community outreach and media awareness.
By Jessica Pasley
October 27, 2022

Vanderbilt experts urge caution when using glow sticks

Pediatricians at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urge everyone to use caution when using the popular glow-in-the-dark sticks and accessories.
By Jessica Pasley
September 12, 2022

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and Cookeville Regional Medical Center announce agreement for pediatric and newborn services

Leaders of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and the Vanderbilt Department of Pediatrics today announced an agreement with Cookeville Regional Medical Center to provide pediatric physician services.  
By Christina Echegaray
September 8, 2022

Family’s gift supports efforts of three pediatric clinicians

The family of the late William (Bill) Long, MD, made a gift to establish the Dr. William R. Long Fund to support directorships, resident education, fellowships and psychologists in the Department of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Nancy Humphrey
September 1, 2022

New protocol moves pediatric ED patients to primary care clinic

Vanderbilt has created a pediatric emergency department to primary care clinic transfer protocol as an alternative for using the ED for non-urgent conditions that can be treated in a primary care setting.
By Jessica Pasley
August 26, 2022

Vanderbilt experts offer tips for good eye health

Vanderbilt experts offer tips for good vision health during Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month.
By VUMC News and Communications