Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

David and Emma Anderson with their sons, Henry (green shirt) and Leo.

Pedaling for a purpose

The cycling event Clip In 4 the Cure is a way to help raise funds for research initiatives at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Kathryn Edwards, MD

Department of Pediatrics establishes Dr. Kathryn Edwards Society

In addition to pediatric vaccine evaluation and implementation, the clinical care of patients, and public health advocacy, Edwards has been dedicated to teaching and mentoring many trainees.

High-sensitivity test expected to expedite heart attack diagnosis and treatment

At Vanderbilt University Hospital, there are approximately 75,000 adult emergency department visits a year, and approximately 20% of all ED patients receive a cardiac troponin test as part of their initial evaluation. The new cardiac troponin test is more precise and provides results faster.

Patient Isla Johnston goofs around with Nashville Soccer forward Club Teal Bunbury at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. (photo by Angelea Yoder)

Young patients, Nashville Soccer Club score big with Kicks N’ Convos experience

The Jr. Broadcaster for Kicks N’ Convos, a patient-engagement experience that introduces one patient from Monroe Carell to the NSC for behind-the-scenes involvement, interviews with players and opportunities to attend matches.

Jimena Lopez, 13, received VUMC’s 3,000th liver transplant. (photo by Donn Jones)

VUMC reaches new liver transplant milestone 

While the surgery was a milestone for the hospital, for the pediatric patient and her family, it represented an answer to many prayers. 

Taking Everett home: Born with only days to live, the little boy’s family got to show him the room they had prepared for him, let the sun shine on his face, and surround him with love

The Monroe Carell transport team is best known for bringing babies to the hospital. Sometimes, though, the journey goes home.

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