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Family of six posing during a mountain hike, with forested ridges and blue mountains in the background. A man and woman sit in front with two young children, while two older children stand behind and to the right.
July 8, 2026

A routine daycare call leads to lifesaving pediatric heart care for two brothers

After a toddler’s alarming symptoms uncover hidden heart defects in four siblings, coordinated care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt sets two brothers on a path to lifelong health.

By Christina Echegaray
A child in glasses and a red shirt pitches a cricket ball across a grassy field toward a blurred batter in the foreground; cricket stumps stand between them, with a brick building and trees in the background.
July 7, 2026

Kris Rehm on caring for children beyond the clinic and in the community

Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and we know their health is shaped by much more than clinical care.

Jess Gagen, MD, stands smiling beside a stairway in a brightly lit children's hospital interior decorated with colorful railings and large spheres.
July 2, 2026

For Jess Gagen, caring for patients means caring for families

The third-year pediatric resident was recognized for her commitment to the Vanderbilt Health Credo.

By Jessica Pasley
Promotional graphic reading “Free Gun Locks — Use one. Give one. Stay Safe.” above a revolver secured with a red cable lock in an open case, with ammunition visible.
June 30, 2026

Vanderbilt University Hospital launches gun lock program after Monroe Carell success

Locks for Community Safety (LOCS) provides free gun locks to patients and family members to expand safety measures and safe gun storage to the community.

By Jessica Pasley
A man in a blue shirt sits in a hospital chair holding a young boy in a Mickey Mouse shirt on his lap. Both face the camera.
June 27, 2026

Parent of near-drowning victim urges others to take CPR classes

“We were able to begin CPR so quickly and get oxygen restored to his brain … we had a good outcome.”

By Jessica Pasley
Stylized map of the United States with state names labeled across the contiguous states, Alaska, and Hawaii.
June 25, 2026

Earlier diagnosis of cerebral palsy signals progress in early detection efforts 

Multistate study led in part by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center shows cerebral palsy in children is being identified sooner, opening doors for earlier intervention.  

By Danny Bonvissuto