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June 12, 2025

From professional photographer to pediatric nurse, Mel Firebaugh is focused on bringing joy

“Being a photographer taught me to treasure the good memories and hold tight through the tough times. This is useful in nursing because there are a lot of tough times.”

By Jessica Pasley
Nearly 500 paramedics and emergency medical technicians recently came to Vanderbilt to train in neonatal resuscitation practices.
June 12, 2025

Neonatal resuscitation initiative expands: First responders learn lifesaving techniques

Each day, 50 to 60 Nashville Fire employees participated, beginning with lectures and followed by hands-on group exercises facilitated by LifeFlight instructors.

By Kylie Avery
June 12, 2025

Youth Sports Health & Safety Conference focuses on physical and mental health of pediatric athletes

The event, open to general practitioners, trainers, physical therapists, coaches, teachers and concerned families is Friday and Saturday at Bridgestone Arena.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Patient Monroe Peterson inspired the creation of the MVP Challenge to raise funds supporting children’s cancer treatment and research.
June 12, 2025

The real MVP: Fitness challenge raises funds in honor of 4-year-old cancer patient

The fitness challenge raised funds to support pediatric cancer research, training and care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Sarah Thornton
Margaret Drewes and her son, Everett, at home after recovering from their surgeries.
June 9, 2025

Mother and son help form a kidney donation chain that eventually involved six people

The chain is a system where a series of incompatible living donor-recipient pairs are connected, allowing recipients to receive a compatible kidney from an altruistic donor.

By Jessica Pasley
June 6, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Her skill, empathy and joyful presence made an immeasurable difference to our family.’

Morgan D’Orso, BSN, RN, CPN, works in the Pediatric Acute Care unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery
June 5, 2025

Many Tennessee parents still have concerns about community violence, school safety

The latest analysis is based on the results of the annual Vanderbilt Child Health Poll of approximately 1,000 Tennessee parents.
By Jake Lowary
June 4, 2025

Expert tips for staying safe in the heat

Following basic summer safety tips will help keep your family safe and healthy as temperatures rise.
By Jessica Pasley
June 3, 2025

VUMC icon Mildred Stahlman to figure in ‘monumental’ exhibit at Nashville’s Parthenon

A 6-foot-tall clay statue of Stahlman that, on a pedestal, will exhibit at about 9 feet tall will be among 24 “Monumental Figures” sculpted by Alan LeQuire that will be exhibited at the Parthenon June 13 to Sept. 21.
By Bill Snyder, Erin O. Smith and Brian Hallett
May 29, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Because of him we are better parents.’

Jacob Pooser, RN, works in the Pediatric Intensive Care unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. He is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.
By Kylie Avery
May 28, 2025

School staff and friends bring graduation joy to hospitalized fifth grader 

To prepare for his graduation ceremony, Carter Williamson had his own goal. He wanted to walk across the stage to accept his diploma. 
By Jessica Pasley
May 28, 2025

Medical team uses nontraditional therapy to help give young patient a chance at making it to heart transplant

The team used an Impella, a catheter-based miniature ventricular assist device. It offered the best chance of getting rising eighth-grader Van Sung to transplant.
By Jessica Pasley
May 22, 2025

Sister’s kidney donation to her brother is a dream come true

The siblings, both recovering from surgery, admitted they were best friends, a bond that has grown even deeper since the transplant.
By Jessica Pasley
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