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July 9, 2015

Girl’s procedure a first for new pediatric liver transplant service

Eight days after the pediatric liver transplant program at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt was launched, 10-year-old Aubree Vanzant received her liver.

By Jessica Pasley
June 26, 2015

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center opens doors to community

By Christina Echegaray
June 9, 2015

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt among nation’s best

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt again has been named a national leader in pediatric health care by “U.S. News & World Report.” Children’s Hospital achieved national rankings for a maximum of 10 out of 10 pediatric specialty programs.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 9, 2015

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt again ranked among nation’s best

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is again named among the nation’s leaders in pediatric health care in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Children’s Hospital rankings released today.

By Christina Echegaray
May 22, 2015

Safety expert at Monroe Carell Jr. Children Hospital at Vanderbilt reminds you to follow the ABCs of water safety this Memorial Day weekend

By VUMC News and Communications
May 1, 2015

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and Tennessee Department of Health urge safe infant sleeping practices

Pediatricians at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt have seen four infant deaths from unsafe sleeping habits in the last seven weeks. Infant sleep-related deaths are heartwrenching tragedies that can be preventable when safe sleeping practices are followed.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 15, 2015

‘Growing rods’ help ease surgical burden of scoliosis treatment

Physicians with Vanderbilt’s Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics have started to employ a new, advanced technology that uses magnetically controlled growing rods to correct scoliosis in young children, reducing the need for frequent surgeries and anesthesia in these patients.
By Christina Echegaray
November 13, 2014

Hanto to lead pediatric liver transplant program

Douglas Hanto, M.D., Ph.D., has his sights on Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. No stranger to building nationally recognized liver transplant programs — he has three under his belt — the new associate director of the Vanderbilt Transplant Center aims to work with the departments of Pediatrics and Surgery to develop a comprehensive pediatric liver center at Children’s Hospital.
By Jessica Pasley
October 23, 2014

Children’s Hospital ‘growing to new heights’

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt launched the “Growing to New Heights” fundraising campaign in support of a four-floor building expansion.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 18, 2014

Predators support powers pediatric cancer programs

The Nashville Predators Foundation recently presented a $318,242 check to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for the 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund.
By Christina Echegaray
June 17, 2014

Four simple tips for avoiding child heat stroke

These four tips could keep your children safe this summer.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 16, 2014

Children’s Hospital: Follow these tips for lawn mower safety

Injuries from lawn mowers are among the most traumatic seen at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. They are devastating to patients and their families.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 28, 2014

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital celebrates 10 years of service

By John Howser