Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt

August 6, 2020

ID of ‘stomach flu’ culprit

Identifying the norovirus genotypes associated with more severe infections in children could guide strain selection for candidate norovirus vaccines.

By Leigh MacMillan
July 30, 2020

Second quarter 2020 DAISY Awards honor four extraordinary nurses

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries.

By Matt Batcheldor
July 28, 2020

Post-transplant complication

Vanderbilt researchers conducted the largest analysis to date of a heart complication in children following stem cell transplant. The findings may help guide screening practices to improve outcomes.

By Leigh MacMillan
July 24, 2020

Shawn Drumgoole and scores of friends celebrate his birthday with a walk to Children’s Hospital

The man behind the social media sensation “We Walk with Shawn” says Vanderbilt saved his life 30 years ago

By Jessica Pasley
June 22, 2020

Hot car injury prevention tips as routines change due to COVID-19

A change in routine can lead to a lapse in thought — and it can happen to anyone

By Jessica Pasley
June 19, 2020

Safe masking tips during summer months

What you need to know about combining wearing a mask with summertime weather

By Jessica Pasley
June 11, 2020

Staff Nurses of the Year named

Rosamund Gabrielson Staff Nurse of the Year recipients were announced representing the four entities of VUMC
By Matt Batcheldor
June 10, 2020

Children’s Hospital nurses support COVID colleagues: “Have a cup on us.”

A coffee gift card, along with a note of support
By Matt Batcheldor
June 10, 2020

Children’s Hospital expert offers COVID-19 “safe play” tips for parents

Are playdates OK? What are the risks to consider?
By Jessica Pasley
June 2, 2020

First quarter DAISY Awards honor three extraordinary nurses

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries. This is Vanderbilt's latest group.
By Matt Batcheldor
May 27, 2020

Experts offer tips for managing and monitoring adolescent mental health

As families are managing the restrictions that the COVID-19 pandemic presents, doctors at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are urging parents to pay close attention to the behaviors of their children.
By Jessica Pasley
May 20, 2020

As an ICU doctor, Geoffrey Fleming cared for many children who were dying. Now facing death himself, he applies the wisdom he learned from those children.

“Sometimes as providers, all we have to do is be brave and ask ourselves, ‘Is this about me, or is this about the patient?’”
By Kelsey Herbers
April 29, 2020

Heart to heart

This teacher got a life-saving heart transplant. So did her student. What are the odds?
By Matt Batcheldor