holidays

December 13, 2021

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urges caution in toy selection this holiday season

Santa is known for making a list and checking it twice, and injury prevention experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urge shoppers to follow suit when purchasing gifts this holiday season.

By Jessica Pasley
Infectious diseases experts at VUMC offer their insights on best practices for navigating holiday gatherings during the ongoing pandemic.
December 8, 2021

Weigh risks, plan ahead prior to gathering for the holidays

Vanderbilt University Medical Center infectious disease experts advise this is the season to think very wisely about planned get-togethers.

By Jill Clendening
November 16, 2021

Help Children’s Hospital win hundreds of free toys for patients

In partnership with Mattel and Fisher-Price, the national Children’s Hospital Association has launched its fourth annual Spread Joy with Toys campaign, which runs through Dec. 1.

By Jessica Pasley
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 10, 2017

My Southern Health: Staying healthy during the holidays

The holidays are fast approaching, which means lots of folks are planning trips to visit family. How do we stay healthy when we have so many family and friends together with so much potential to spread germs?

By VUMC News and Communications
December 9, 2016

Children’s Hospital pastoral care department offers Christmas Eve service

All are invited to join the pastoral care department of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for a Christmas Eve service of music, carols and scripture Dec. 24.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 17, 2015

Season of giving

Santa stopped by Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt last week to visit with patients and families and pass out gifts to children.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 16, 2015

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers safety tips for holiday decorating

By VUMC News and Communications
December 16, 2015

Tennessee Poison Center offers a quick summary on the dangers of holiday plants

By Wayne Wood
December 3, 2015

Holiday happening

Nashville Ballet’s Nutcracker dancers performed Tuesday for patients and families during the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By VUMC News and Communications
November 25, 2015

Vanderbilt dietitian offers guidelines to not gaining weight during the holidays

Vanderbilt University Medical Center dietitian and certified personal trainer Jessica Bennett is asked frequently this time of year: How can I enjoy holiday parties and meals with family and not gain weight?
By Wayne Wood
December 22, 2014

Tennessee Poison Center physician offers tips to prevent holiday poisonings

By VUMC News and Communications
December 19, 2014

‘Between Hallmark and heartache’: Vanderbilt psychiatrist offers tips for how to avoid holiday stress

Vanderbilt psychiatrist Judith Akin urges people to set a course “between Hallmark and heartache” and aim to have a “pretty good little Christmas.” In other words, don’t strive for the perfect, and deal head-on with the stressors of the season.
By Wayne Wood
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