Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt

January 10, 2020

Fourth quarter DAISY Awards honor four 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
January 7, 2020

The little boy thought the pretty colors were candy. 23 magnetic beads had to be surgically removed from his body.

Doctors at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt warn parents that such cases are becoming more common. “I feel like we owe it to others to let them know about the possible dangers,” Caiden’s dad says.

By Jessica Pasley
young boy and stuffed animal
December 12, 2019

When should you take your child to the emergency room for cold or flu symptoms?

The majority of emergency room visits can be averted with a call or visit to a pediatrician

By Jessica Pasley
November 21, 2019

Toys are fun! Some can also be dangerous. How to give safe and age-appropriate toys for the children in your life.

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

By Jessica Pasley
November 20, 2019

Nicholas Blackmon creates casts to help children heal. He just received a Credo Award for his dedication, positivity and work ethic.

“Nick always says, ‘it will be OK,’ and ‘we got this.’”

By Nancy Humphrey
November 6, 2019

Third quarter DAISY Awards honor four 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
October 18, 2019

Vanderbilt University Medical Center mourns loss of Children’s Hospital leader

VUMC mourns loss of Children's Hospital CEO, Luke Gregory
By John Howser
October 8, 2019

Children’s Hospital patient and his grandmother write a book with a message: “I am just like you, but different”

Ryan told his grandmother about the way other people looked at him. She didn't want him to experience that anymore.
By Jessica Pasley
October 3, 2019

New test assists physicians with quicker treatment decisions for sepsis

Rapid blood culture diagnostics for patients with bacterial bloodstream infections delivered final results in 12 hours versus the two to three days required for conventional testing.
By Jessica Pasley
October 3, 2019

Study: personalized decision support affects intensive care

For patients in pediatric intensive care who are at high risk for acute kidney injury (AKI), giving clinicians automated decision support during the electronic order entry process increased the rate of blood testing for AKI by 9%.
By Paul Govern
October 2, 2019

Nighttime event shines light on community support

The Night Lights event showcased how the Nashville and Middle Tennessee communities and businesses support Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By Jessica Pasley
October 2, 2019

Children’s Hospital debuts enhanced helipad

The return of the Children’s Hospital helipad, painted with the hospital’s trademark paper dolls, will shorten the transport time for patients by several minutes — essentially eliminating the need to shuttle patients along a 400-yard connector to reach the freestanding, pediatric hospital.
By Jessica Pasley
September 30, 2019

“Cool” selfie

The Jonas Brothers visited Seacrest Studio at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital prior to their Happiness Begins Tour concert at Bridgestone Arena.
By VUMC News and Communications