Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt

April 8, 2019

“Kids in Nashville” fashion show unites local artists and Children’s Hospital patients

Lab coats serve as canvases for beautiful art

By Jessica Pasley
March 28, 2019

Cardiac dysfunction in DMD

The protein MMP7 is elevated in blood from patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who have cardiac dysfunction, suggesting that it may be a biomarker for heart disease severity.

By Leigh MacMillan
March 21, 2019

Cancer researcher Kimberly Dahlman is too busy to run in the Boston Marathon, but she’s doing it anyway — for her daughter

“Even though I felt like I was already over-committed, I knew that I needed to do this”

By Leigh MacMillan
March 13, 2019

Longtime Children’s Hospital chaplain Raye Nell Dyer returns to serve at LifeFlight

She joins a small cadre of other flight chaplains in the U.S.

By Jerry Jones
February 4, 2019

A Children’s Hospital parking valet taught himself origami art so he could share it with children. For one little boy, that simple gesture means everything.

Coming in for treatment is hard for 5-year-old Ollie Faircloth, but seeing valet Mohamed Elshami brings a smile every time. Ollie calls Mohamed his friend. Mohamed calls Ollie his hero.

By Nancy Humphrey
January 30, 2019

“You don’t need to be afraid.” A 10-year-old’s words of comfort to an adult facing surgery.

Leslie McDaniel had never had surgery in her life and was apprehensive. Bethany Lafata, 10, is already an expert at preparing for surgery, so she shared encouragement and advice.

By Christina Echegaray
January 23, 2019

DAISY Awards honor four extraordinary nurses

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries. This group is Vanderbilt's first.
By Max Ellinger
January 9, 2019

Jonathan Dow’s simple gestures, compassion go a long way to help families

"His calmness and kindness helps create a culture of encouragement with everyone he comes in contact with."
By Nancy Humphrey
December 28, 2018

Olympic achievement: Children’s Hospital employee KeKe Hinds brings home the gold

"I am very competitive when it comes to sports. It’s such fun and I get to meet so many great people.”
By Jessica Pasley
December 17, 2018

United Voices of Vanderbilt choir spreads cheer with Children’s Hospital performance

One year after its formation, the Medical Center choir has added new leaders and new harmonies
By VUMC News and Communications
December 14, 2018

Twenty-three families with babies in NICU treated to holiday outing to Opryland Hotel

A time for holiday cheer and a break from the hospital
By Jessica Pasley
December 6, 2018

Taylor Swift wax figure from Madame Tussauds brings smiles to Children’s Hospital

Posers gonna pose pose pose pose pose
By Jessica Pasley
November 20, 2018

Is there a labyrinth at VUMC – I mean besides Medical Center North?

A place to walk, think, meditate, pray and let go
By Christina Echegaray
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