pediatrics Archive
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November 16, 2023
Ebony Thomas, Jessica Benshoff receive Medical Assistant of the Year awards
Ebony Thomas received and Jessica Benshoff received Medical Assistant of the Year awards for demonstrating outstanding Credo behaviors, willingness to consistently exceed role expectations, and dedication to patients, colleagues and the VUMC community. -
November 13, 2023
Study finds antiviral treatment is largely underused in children with influenza
Vanderbilt research finds antiviral medications are underused in young children diagnosed with influenza despite national guidelines supporting their use -
October 16, 2023
Initiative seeks to aid youth at risk for suicide
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has joined a national initiative to better identify and care for youth at risk for suicide. -
October 6, 2023
Build-out begins on final floors of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt expansion
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt continues to grow to new heights. As part of the ongoing four-floor expansion of Monroe Carell, a temporary crane alongside the pediatric facility’s building signifies a move toward the final phases of the project. -
September 27, 2023
Being treated for childhood cancer set Jason Schwartz on the path to his life’s work: treating childhood cancer
Cancer at the age of 13 forced him to give up his dream of professional football. While undergoing treatment, he found a new dream. -
September 22, 2023
Debra Friedman receives Hyundai Hope On Wheels Impact Award
Debra Friedman, MD, MS, has been awarded a $100,000 Hyundai Hope On Wheels Impact Award to examine outcomes in pediatric, adolescent and young adult sarcoma patients and survivors. -
September 19, 2023
Edwards, Gastineau, Brady honored by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
The Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has awarded top honors to three physicians in the Vanderbilt Department of Pediatrics.