Department of Pediatrics Archive
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June 1, 2023
Novel surgery helps infant’s esophageal condition
Surgeons at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recently performed an innovative surgery to repair a rare esophageal condition in a 9-month-old patient. -
May 31, 2023
Pediatric trauma experts add multipassenger UTVs, golf carts to list of dangerous vehicles that includes ATVs
While ATV accidents are commonly associated with high-profiled injuries, trauma prevention advocates at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt want the community to add UTVs and golf carts to the list of motorized vehicles that can be dangerous. -
May 16, 2023
Steeplechase 2023
The 83rd Running of the Iroquois Steeplechase benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt was Saturday, May 13. -
May 11, 2023
Procedure uses patient’s own growth to treat scoliosis
Vanderbilt pediatric orthopaedic surgeons are the first in Tennessee to perform an innovative procedure to treat scoliosis that uses the patient’s own growth to correct the curve. -
May 4, 2023
Pediatric Oral Immunotherapy Clinic launched
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has launched a new pediatric Oral Immunotherapy Clinic, which offers a special therapy to peanut-allergic children to reduce risk of a harmful immune response in the event of accidental exposure to peanuts. -
May 1, 2023
Study highlights risks for self-harm events in children and adolescents
A Vanderbilt study has identified four separate profiles to help medical professionals better assess children at elevated risk for a self-harm event. -
April 26, 2023
Heerman named chief of General Pediatrics
Bill Heerman, MD, MPH, associate professor of Pediatrics, has been named chief of the Division of General Pediatrics, effective May 1.