Department of Pediatrics Archive — Page 1 of 40

Top-down arrangement of foods associated with natural antioxidants, including blueberries, walnuts, pomegranate seeds, apples, bananas, almonds, olive oil, ginger, tomatoes, oranges, broccoli, garlic, dark chocolate, and goji berries.
March 19, 2024

Over 40% of Tennessee Families With Children Say They Are Food Insecure; 70% Have Changed Spending on Food

This year’s Vanderbilt Child Health Poll shows that over 40% of Tennessee families report they are food insecure ― a similar proportion from last year. Most families (71%) say they have continued to change food spending habits due to high prices.

By Jake Lowary
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.

By Christina Echegaray
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).

By Nancy Humphrey
A clinician with a stethoscope speaks with a young boy seated on an examination table in a pediatric clinic room, with medical equipment visible on the wall.
February 23, 2024

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt begins treating patients with novel gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s Jonathan Soslow, MD, and Bryan Burnette, MD, recently began treating patients with a novel gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

By Jessica Pasley
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.

By Christina Echegaray
Cameron and Krissy Campbell sit together with two young children in a clinic-like room; Cameron holds the older child, while Krissy holds the baby. The family smiles toward the camera.
February 5, 2024

Vanderbilt performs its first pediatric living donor liver transplant

Young Cameron Campbell recently became the first pediatric patient to receive a living donor liver transplant at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Jessica Pasley