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Andrew Whitaker, a patient at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, holds the check for the 15th annual River of Hope Radiothon. The Children’s Miracle Network Hospital event raised $136,552 for the hospital. Shown in Seacrest Studio, from left, are Robyn Fomusa, promotions director, Kerri Arnold, Miss Tennessee, Champ, Jonathan Shuford, program director, and Savannah Grimm, on-air host.
December 19, 2019

Radiothon results

The 15th annual River of Hope Radiothon event raised $136,552 for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 11, 2019

Vanderbilt doctors discuss when to visit emergency departments for cold and flu symptoms

‘Tis the season for colds, flu and upper respiratory illnesses say health care providers at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Jessica Pasley
Thousands gathered downtown on Saturday, Dec. 7, for the annual Nashville Christmas Parade benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. New for this year was the honor of parade hometown hero. Children’s Hospital patient Lily Hensiek was chosen as this year’s hero for her work raising funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research. Lily is pictured here (left) waving to paradegoers with her sister, Sophie
December 10, 2019

Nashville Christmas Parade 2019

Thousands gathered downtown on Saturday, Dec. 7, for the annual Nashville Christmas Parade benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Christina Echegaray
December 9, 2019

New Physician Spotlight: Nhue Do

By Doug Campbell
Pediatric neurologist Kevin Ess, MD, PhD, left, and pediatric neurosurgeon Robert Naftel, MD, follow up with patient Daniel Lookabaugh, who has epilepsy.
December 5, 2019

ROSA technology helps ease patient’s violent seizures

In the span of a month in December 2018, Daniel Lookabaugh suffered six severe seizures, requiring hospitalization at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt each time to have neurological care as well as intervention from Pediatric Orthopaedics to reset his jaw and shoulder.

By Christina Echegaray
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.

By Jessica Pasley
November 21, 2019

Nashville Christmas Parade ready to get rolling Dec. 7

Leaders with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, joined by local officials and community supporters, gathered Nov. 18 to announce the talent roster for the annual Nashville Christmas Parade, set for Saturday, Dec. 7.
By Christina Echegaray
November 14, 2019

Clinic a haven for children with vascular malformations

When Kim Shrader and her husband, Wayne, adopted their son, Riley, six years ago, they knew he had a rare, genetic disorder that would require medical interventions.
By Jessica Pasley
November 14, 2019

An Evening with Friends

An Evening with Friends benefited Friends’ recent commitment to support palliative care and diabetes research initiatives at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 14, 2019

Edwards receives American Pediatric Society’s top award

Vanderbilt's Kathryn Edwards, MD, is the recipient of the 2020 John Howland Award, the highest honor given by the American Pediatric Society (APS).
By Bill Snyder
November 11, 2019

New Physician Spotlight: Jeffrey Upperman

Jeffrey Upperman, MD, a national leader in pediatric trauma and disaster preparedness, has joined Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt as surgeon-in-chief and chair of the Department of Pediatric Surgery. He started Nov. 1.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 7, 2019

Celebrating Brock’s service

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt University Medical Center leaders, physicians, nurses and staff recently celebrated John W. Brock III, MD, for his 17 years of service.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 7, 2019

Krause named to state health care modernization task force

By Christina Echegaray
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