Department of Pediatrics Archive
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November 11, 2025
Drug resistant infections are on the rise: Experts emphasize education, awareness
Teams at VUMC and Monroe Carell are focused on reaching more clinicians, patients and families through the Vanderbilt Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. -
November 10, 2025
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt honors Scott and Sandi Borchetta
Longtime supporters of Monroe Carell, the Borchettas’ latest philanthropy builds on their ongoing commitment to the hospital’s NICU services. -
October 30, 2025
Close to Home: How specialized pediatric services are transforming Middle Tennessee
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center is the only distinct pediatric emergency department and dedicated inpatient unit outside of downtown Nashville. -
October 30, 2025
Program shows students that distracted driving can take many forms
Research has found that dialing a phone number while driving increases a teen's risk of crashing by six times, and texting while driving increases the risk by 23 times. -
October 7, 2025
Human milk pasteurization method impacts preterm infant microbiome
Researchers used whole-metagenome sequencing to assess the composition, diversity and functional enrichment of the preterm infant gut microbiome — the microorganisms that aid digestion, immune function and metabolism. -
September 25, 2025
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offer tips for parents to spot warning signs amid rising suicide rate concerns
There has been a growing mental health crisis among children and adolescents in Tennessee, where the suicide death rate among youth (ages 5-17) is 13.6% higher than the national average. -
September 16, 2025
Juan Salazar delivers first State of the Department of Pediatrics address
The new chair celebrated the department’s achievements and growth for the past year and set a vision for the future.