Children's Hospital Archive — Page 1 of 71

A smiling man wearing glasses, a white medical coat, and a patterned tie stands with his arms crossed in a bright hospital corridor. The coat identifies him as a pediatric neurosurgeon and displays a Vanderbilt logo.
March 6, 2024

Jay Wellons elected president of the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons

Vanderbilt’s John “Jay” Wellons III, MD, MSPH, has been elected as the 2024-2025 president of the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons.

Michael R. DeBaun, MD, MPH
February 29, 2024

Michael DeBaun receives Paragon Award from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Vanderbilt’s Michael DeBaun, MD, MS, MPH, has received the Paragon Award for “Innovative Improvements to Clinical Care or Healthcare Delivery” from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDF).

Ballet dancer in a green leotard and black skirt practices a high leg extension while holding a studio barre.
February 27, 2024

Ballerina dancing again after inspiring recovery from brain tumor

Emily Kneussle, a 20-year-old aspiring professional ballerina, was “born a dancer.” When a tumor in her brain threatened her dreams, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt helped her get back on stage.

Seven adults pose with a young boy seated in a small white-and-blue ride-on vehicle labeled “Shogo” in a children’s hospital hallway.
February 14, 2024

Riding in style

The Pediatric Heart Institute at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recently received a special delivery from the Tennessee Honda Dealers.

Exterior of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, showing its modern multi-story buildings, glass entrance, landscaped frontage, and colorful children’s artwork sign.
February 8, 2024

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt celebrates 20 years of service

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is celebrating 20 years as Middle Tennessee’s first full-service children’s hospital and is commemorating its mission of caring for children and their families.

Three adults pose in a hospital hallway with a young child wearing a blue plaid shirt; one adult holds the child, and another wears an identification badge and red lapel pin.
February 7, 2024

Teamwork key to treating boy’s severe head injuries following golf cart accident

Collaboration between teams at Vanderbilt was critical in saving a 2-year-old boy who suffered severe and complex injuries to his head after it was accidantly struck by a golf cart.