Pediatrics Archive — Page 21 of 32

Three women pose together at a hospital retirement celebration, with film-reel artwork visible on the wall behind them.
January 19, 2024

Marlee Crankshaw retires after 40 years of service to Vanderbilt

Now retired, Marlee Crankshaw first entered the doors of Vanderbilt University Medical Center 40 years ago.

Arie Nettles, an elderly woman with short white hair and cat-eye glasses, smiles while listening to speakers at a retirement celebration. She wears a black-and-white floral jacket; attendees stand blurred in the background.
January 19, 2024

Pioneering psychologist, advocate Arie Nettles retires

Arie Nettles, PhD, professor of Clinical Pediatrics, spent her career ensuring the well-being of pediatric and adolescent patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism and cleft craniofacial disorders. She hopes to continue to effect change.

A group of adults and a child pose indoors while holding a large Dunkin’ ribbon-cutting banner; colorful artwork and a cityscape mural are visible in the background.
January 11, 2024

New playroom supported by Dunkin’ allows pediatric patients a place where they feel comfortable to be themselves, have fun and heal

Infants and toddlers at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt have a newly renovated space in which to play thanks to a $150,000 grant from Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.

January 10, 2024

Pediatric cystic fibrosis diagnosis and treatment center honored by CF Foundation

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January 4, 2024

Study finds significant increased risk of future health issues for youth who suffer nonfatal firearm injuries

A Vanderbilt study found that youth who suffer nonfatal firearm injuries have a significantly increased risk of hospitalizations, emergency department visits, outpatient visits and costs in the 12 months following injury compared to youth without a firearm injury.

Woman fastening the harness of an infant secured in a rear-facing car seat inside a vehicle.
December 27, 2023

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, General Motors to address child safety seat education

The Stay Seat Smart Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recently received funding from General Motors to address child safety seat misuse through education, community outreach and media awareness.