Pediatrics

VUMC researchers report the number of children with autism in Tennessee has doubled in the past decade

CDC releases new autism data highlighting early identification trends, prevalence and differences across the U.S.

Ready, Set, Go: New tool empowers families to engage in their child’s neurodevelopment

To use the Ready, Set, Go tool, families scan a QR code attached to a stoplight image posted in the patient room and find suggestions for healing-focused activities appropriate for the patient’s level of acuity.

The little girl suddenly stopped walking and talking. How a terrifying diagnosis led to hope and healing.

“My child is a miracle, and it wouldn’t have happened without that team of doctors and the staff.”

Each room of the new space at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt allows for rooming-in options for families seeking overnight accommodations. (photo by Susan Urmy)

Final floor’s opening completes expansion of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Monroe Carell now has a footprint of more than 1 million square feet and 363 beds, making it the largest pediatric hospital in Tennessee.

New initiative, Champ’s Cupboard, aids families with nutrition access issues

The food resource program is designed to serve as a bridge for families with nutrition access issues.

The Children’s Hospital Association Board of Trustees, composed of executives from leading children’s hospitals, recently visited Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. (photo by Erin O. Smith)

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt hosts children’s hospital leaders from around the country

The Children’s Hospital Association is a member organization representing more than 220 children’s hospitals nationwide.

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