Department of Pediatrics Archive — Page 3 of 58

A nurse wearing protective glasses, gloves and a blue gown adjusts syringes and infusion bags on an IV pole in a hospital room.
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.

(photo by Erin O. Smith)
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.

The Twice Daily Café, located on the hospital’s Main Street, serves as an integral part of the hospital where families gather. (photo by Donn Jones)
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.

Photo of the exterior of Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt shows the four new floors added atop the pediatric facility. (photo by Anne Rayner)
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.

Kris Rehm poses smiling in a light pink blazer beside a pedestal topped with a green sphere, with colorful artwork and a blue star-patterned barrier in the background.
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.

Volunteers load blue grocery bags into a gray SUV at a food bank, with a line of cars waiting beside a brick building.
July 15, 2026

Vanderbilt Health, neighbors bolster food security from ground up 

Vanderbilt Health’s philosophy is that the institution needs a way to support patients when they reveal that food is a struggle. Yet, it’s a hospital system not a food bank, so it looks to partners.