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September 28, 2017

Kilkelly named chief of Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology

Jill Kilkelly, M.D., has been named chief of the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology after serving as interim chief since November 2016.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 21, 2017

A visit from the Hulk

Special guests from Nashville’s Comic Con and Wizard World convention recently visited patients and families at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 14, 2017

Patient’s freak pancreas injury spurs rapid response

Macie Glover sprinted across the gym floor at school earlier this year, tripped and crashed into a wall. In a bizzare sequence of events, she hit her head and arm and scraped her knees as the force of the crash propelled her whole body arching backward into a crescent shape.

By Christina Echegaray
September 7, 2017

Address highlights Pediatrics’ people, progress, growth

Steven Webber, MBChB, MRCP, delivered the annual State of the Department of Pediatrics address on Tuesday, with growth and quality improvement serving as recurring themes along with a focus on the department’s four mission areas — discovery, clinical care, education and advocacy, service and community partnerships.

By Christina Echegaray
August 31, 2017

Walk the labyrinth for reflection and prayer at Children’s Hospital

The Department of Pastoral Care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt invites all patients, families, staff and visitors to “Walk the Labyrinth,” an opportunity for reflection, prayer and meditation.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 31, 2017

Harvest Party

More than 5,000 people gathered recently for the Sixth Annual Harvest Party at Arrington Vineyards, benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Doug Campbell
August 31, 2017

Novel approach expanded transplant patient’s options

South Carolina resident Amy Binkley is used to making tough decisions for her daughter, Savannah Parks.
By Jessica Pasley
August 24, 2017

Celebrating the best

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt staff gathered recently to celebrate the hospital’s performance in the recent U.S. News & World Report ranking of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 24, 2017

Hyundai Hope on Wheels award boosts pediatric cancer research

Adam Esbenshade, M.D., MSCI, assistant professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, has been awarded a $50,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels Impact Award. Esbenshade plans to use data to create a risk prediction model to predict blood stream infections in pediatric cancer patients.
By Christina Echegaray
August 17, 2017

Dahir receives grant to support study of rare metabolic disorder

Kathryn Dahir, M.D., associate professor of Medicine in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, recently received the Maher Family Grant from Soft Bones Inc., an organization dedicated to providing information, education and support to those affected by hypophosphatasia (HPP).
By Christina Echegaray
August 17, 2017

Premier League visitors

Players from the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club recently visited with children and families in Seacrest Studios at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 3, 2017

Children’s Hospital patient, doctor bond through music

When 17-year-old Ray Cruz was invited to perform at the Ryman Auditorium, he agreed to do it under one condition — that his doctor perform alongside him.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 20, 2017

Dog Days of Summer

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt held a “Dog Days of Summer Paw-ty” for patients and families June 18.
By VUMC News and Communications
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