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May 24, 2018

Study finds acetaminophen helps reduce acute kidney injury risk in children following cardiac surgery

Children who underwent cardiac surgery were less likely to develop acute kidney injury if they had been treated with acetaminophen in the first 48 hours after their procedures, according to a Vanderbilt study just published in JAMA Pediatrics.

By Matt Batcheldor
May 21, 2018

Dolly Parton and niece Hannah Dennison honored at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Legendary country music singer-songwriter Dolly Parton and her niece Hannah Dennison were honored Thursday at the dedication of the newly named Hannah Dennison Butterfly Garden at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By VUMC News and Communications
May 8, 2018

Janice Overall retires after 47 years of nursing at Vanderbilt—most of it caring for children in the Pediatrics clinic

“I thought I’d only stay here three years. I’ve been here ever since!”

By VUMC News and Communications
April 26, 2018

Register now for free VU Public Safety teen driving awareness course June 2

Vanderbilt University Public Safety is teaming up with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s Injury Prevention Program and Metro Nashville Police to offer a free Teen Driver Awareness Program at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 8, 2018

Hearts of gold

In celebration of Heart Month, babies in the newborn nursery and NICU received “Heart of Gold” onesies.

March 5, 2018

Children’s Hospital celebrates reading on Dr. Seuss’ birthday

Thing one: The adults had a good time reading their favorite books. Thing two: The children loved it, too.

By Jennifer Wetzel
February 22, 2018

Panel explores issues surrounding gun violence prevention

About the same time a Vanderbilt University School of Medicine panel discussion on gun violence prevention ended Feb. 14 in Light Hall, a heavily armed young man barged into his former high school in Parkland, Florida, and opened fire on students and teachers, killing 17 and injuring others.
By Nancy Humphrey
February 15, 2018

Little sweethearts

In recognition of Heart Month, VUMC’s newborn sweethearts celebrated Valentine’s Day by creating a special gift for their loved ones.
February 9, 2018

Muscular dystrophy clue

Vanderbilt investigators have discovered a role for immune system T cells in slowing the decline in skeletal muscle function in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
By Meredith Jackson
February 1, 2018

‘Gun Violence Prevention: A Community Conversation’ Feb. 14

A panel discussion on gun violence prevention, along with a moderated public debate, will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 4, 2018

Rehm, Williams take new roles in Department of Pediatrics

Two Department of Pediatrics faculty members have been named to new and expanded roles. Kris Rehm, MD, has been named vice chair of Outreach Activities. Succeeding Rehm in her role as Division Chief for Hospital Medicine is Derek Williams, MD, MPH.
By Christina Echegaray
November 20, 2017

Children’s Hospital offers safety tips for holiday decorating, preventing poisonings

May your days be merry and bright. Not spent in an emergency room.
By Jennifer Wetzel
November 16, 2017

Shopping for children’s gifts? Make sure toys are safe and age-appropriate

Bike helmets and quality construction: yes. BB guns and hoverboards: no.
By Jennifer Wetzel
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