Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt

February 27, 2026

Stepping back is best for springing forward: Tips for dealing with the beginning of daylight saving time

Go to bed a little earlier than usual. Take a good look at the morning sun when you get up.

By Jessica Pasley
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
March 7, 2024

A fierce patient advocate, physical therapist Sarah Moran is a champion for children with disabilities

“Sarah is truly the unsung hero. It is because of her diligence, leadership, communication and dedication that hundreds of children in Tennessee and their families had memorable experiences this summer at triathlons and camps.”

By Nancy Humphrey
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
February 27, 2024

Multi-institutional study of Wilms tumor facilitates enrollment, optimizes treatment

Multi-institutional study finds that enrollment and outcomes were similar across various groups of children participating in therapeutic trials for Wilms tumor — the most common pediatric kidney cancer worldwide.

By Leigh MacMillan