Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Archive — Page 43 of 55

Professional head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling man in a dark suit, patterned tie, and blue shirt against a brown studio background.
January 23, 2020

Pope named director of Division of Pediatric Urology

John Pope IV, MD, professor of Urologic Surgery and Pediatrics, has been named director of the Division of Pediatric Urology at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Driver holding a smartphone while steering a car, with the road ahead visible through the windshield.
January 23, 2020

Children’s Hospital, Allstate team to enhance teen driver safety

The Allstate Foundation along with the Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are working to increase awareness among young drivers about the dangers of distracted driving through the “Be in the Zone — Turn Off Your Phone” campaign.

Four adults pose together in front of a Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt display; the display includes a photo of a child and the hospital logo.
January 16, 2020

Pediatric diabetes, palliative care focus of new Friends of Children’s Hospital gift

Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, a volunteer organization, recently committed $1 million over the next three years to be split between two crucial pediatric programs: diabetes and palliative care.

Open red gift box filled with assorted toys, including a teddy bear, soccer ball, dolls, toy vehicles, and a blue plastic item.
November 21, 2019

Children’s Hospital urges caution in toy selection this holiday season

As shoppers search for sales this season, injury prevention advocates want to raise awareness about the need to check for safety standards for toys — especially those purchased online.

Smiling young girl with curly hair sits on a white background beside a colorful pile of plastic building blocks and a toy train, wearing denim overalls over a yellow shirt.
November 21, 2019

Toys are fun! Some can also be dangerous. How to give safe and age-appropriate toys for the children in your life.

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urges caution in toy selection this holiday season

Pile of pink, oblong tablets on a white background.
November 6, 2019

Study finds acid reducers may pose risk for children

The use of acid reducers among children is on the rise and so are potential side effects, which is sparking concern according to a recent study.