Pediatrics

March 12, 2025

Expanded space enhances care for pediatric cancer patients

The renovation will provide private infusion rooms and dedicated, tailored space for young children, teenagers and young adults, all of whom have different needs.

By Nancy Humphrey
March 11, 2025

Juan Carlos Salazar named chair of Pediatrics and physician-in-chief for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

A nationally and internationally recognized pediatric infectious diseases specialist and investigator, Salazar joins VUMC with more than three decades of experience in academic leadership, medical education and NIH-funded research.

By John Howser
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt patient Arlo, joined by his twin brother, Luca, took the ice for the Feb. 27 Hockey Fights Cancer game to drop the puck for Predators’ forward Filip Forsberg, left, and Jets’ center Adam Lowry. (photo by John Russell)
March 10, 2025

Nashville Predators host second Hockey Fights Cancer night of the season

The tradition of generosity continues in support of the 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund presented by Twice Daily.

By Crystal Brownell
March 5, 2025

Team finds a better way to identify newborns at risk for opioid withdrawal

By 2017, on the back of the opioid crisis, the rate of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome in the U.S. was estimated to have reached 7.3 per 1000 deliveries. Meanwhile, many newborns exposed to opioids in utero never develop the syndrome and must undergo needless monitoring in the hospital after birth.

By Paul Govern
March 4, 2025

Skin tone may affect accuracy of blood oxygen measurement in children: study

One of two commonly used oximetry devices failed to detect low oxygen levels in 7% of patients with the darkest skin tone.

By Bill Snyder
(photo by Erin O. Smith)
March 4, 2025

Rare pancreas diagnosis, rare treatment: Surgeons perform robotic Whipple procedure for pediatric patient

The milestone surgery resulted from collaboration and exemplifies a generational shift taking place in pediatric surgery.

By Jessica Pasley
March 4, 2025

Poll: Parents report challenges accessing care, concerns about influenza and HPV vaccines

Nearly half (47%) of Tennessee children had public health insurance (TennCare or CoverKids) in 2024. This was the same percentage as private insurance (47%) and an increase from previous years of the poll.
By Jake Lowary
February 28, 2025

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt welcomes new facility dog Velour

With only a few months on the job, “Vee Vee” as she is affectionately called, is already in high demand and quickly adapting to her work environment.
By Jessica Pasley
February 4, 2025

Locks for Children’s Safety program provides free gun locks

The initiative seeks to eliminate barriers and foster a safe, judgment-free space for families, employees and community members.
By Jessica Pasley
January 31, 2025

Janet Cross retiring from Vanderbilt after four decades of attending to children’s psychological, emotional and developmental needs

Cross spent her entire career dedicated to helping lay the foundation locally and nationally to solidify child life specialists as part of the health care team.
By Christina Echegaray
January 16, 2025

Special night supports pediatric rare lung disease research efforts

Webb’s parents, Anne and Steve Puricelli, recently hosted A Night of Harmony for Healing, an evening of live music to raise funds for the Webb of Hope Fund at Monroe Carell.
By Sarah Thornton
January 10, 2025

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is consulting the people of Middle Tennessee whether to participate in a trauma research study to investigate treatment strategies for injured children who are bleeding to death

The Massive Transfusion in Children-2, or MATIC-2 trial, will compare resuscitation strategies, in addition to all standard care, in injured children with massive bleeding.
By Jessica Pasley
January 9, 2025

Sledding safety tips from Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Whizzing along on snow and ice is fun, but be careful: Never pull a sled with a motorized vehicle or on streets and parking lots.
By Jessica Pasley
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