Department of Pediatrics Archive — Page 2 of 57
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August 11, 2026
Vanderbilt Health evaluating vaccine for C. difficile for people 65 and older
"C. diff is one of those infections that turns a routine hospital stay or a course of antibiotics into something far more serious, and older adults bear the brunt of it." -
August 7, 2026
One bead at a time, strung together, tells story of pediatric patients’ health journeys
The Beads of Courage Program provides innovative arts-in-medicine programs for children coping with serious illness, their families, and the clinicians who care for them. -
August 4, 2026
Cardiomyopathy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy is focus of nearly $2M grant
The project will integrate diverse datasets and advanced quantitative approaches to better define the natural history of cardiomyopathy in Duchenne, identify key biomarkers, and support the development of tools to optimize the design and conduct of clinical trials for candidate drugs. -
August 3, 2026
Vanderbilt pediatricians Meg Rush and Cristin Fritz recognized with top awards
The Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics honors Rush and Fritz for their advocacy and commitment to improving child health. -
July 29, 2026
Tri Star Energy celebrates fundraising milestones for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Recently, the company reached a remarkable milestone of $5 million in total support for Monroe Carell, reflecting its long-standing commitment to patient- and family-centered care. -
July 24, 2026
Three Pediatric Heart Institute researchers earn American Heart Association funding awards
More than $500,000 in grants will fuel pioneering work in early disease detection, genetic risk insights and family-centered care for children with heart conditions. -
July 21, 2026
Kris Rehm elected Master in Hospital Medicine
The designation by the Society of Hospital Medicine recognizes physicians whose careers have been marked by outstanding leadership, service, innovation and lasting contributions to hospital medicine and health care.