Pediatrics Archive — Page 4 of 32

June 5, 2026

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt joins transportation partners to promote e-bike safety

As the popularity of micromobility devices surges, E-Ride Ready aims to help parents better understand the risks associated with e-bikes and e-scooters.

Open red first-aid kit held by two people, containing a digital thermometer, clear medical pouches, a CPR face shield labeled “CPR Face Shield,” bandages, and other supplies.
June 5, 2026

A first aid kit from Firefly Program for every new mother — with naloxone inside

The Tennessee Department of Health, through the Opioid Abatement Council Community Grant program, recently awarded $1.2M to The Naloxone Project, a nonprofit dedicated to patient-centric care for individuals with opioid use disorder.

Stylized dark-blue map background showing glowing blue neighborhood boundaries and street grids.
June 3, 2026

Study finds link between neighborhood opportunity and mental health-related hospitalizations in youths

Opportunity is measured by the Child Opportunity Index 3.0, a publicly available, multidimensional metric that captures neighborhood conditions that influence children’s health, like education, housing, access to healthy food, environment and societal factors.

An adult and a child wearing hats and sunglasses pose outdoors with large silver trophies; the child holds a cup and the adult holds a horse-shaped trophy labeled “Bright Hour Amateur Steeplechase Challenge Trophy.”
May 28, 2026

Iroquois Steeplechase saddles up to support pediatric health care

Annual sporting event benefits Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Nine adults pose indoors, with several holding award plaques, in front of a presentation screen and wooden cabinets.
May 26, 2026

Research Week 2026: Celebrating innovation and excellence in pediatric medicine

From thought-provoking lectures to data-driven presentations, Research Week provided a platform for researchers to share their discoveries, inspire collaboration and ignite new ideas to improve the lives of children everywhere. 

A foil meal tray labeled “The Nashville Food Project” and “Miso Cod and Vegetables,” surrounded by canned food. The tray also displays delivery and reheating instructions and an allergen checklist.
May 18, 2026

Food insecurity persists among many Tennessee families, new polling shows

The findings come from the latest analysis of the Vanderbilt Child Health Poll fielded annually by researchers at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt — and again show a persistent trend of food insecurity among Tennessee families.