Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt
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October 18, 2019
Vanderbilt University Medical Center mourns loss of Children’s Hospital leader
VUMC mourns loss of Children's Hospital CEO, Luke Gregory -
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. -
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. -
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%. -
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. -
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. -
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.