Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Archive — Page 1 of 2

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.

March 26, 2026

Barron Frazier changes systems to improve pediatric emergency care

A recent Vanderbilt Health Credo Award winner, he “is unwavering in his commitment to quality care for all populations.”

The Be In The Zone program included a daylong event where students experienced a mock trauma simulation in the ED. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
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.

May 16, 2025

‘This could happen any day.’ Volunteers and staff pitch in for the first large-scale mass casualty drill held at VUMC in 15 years.

Dozens of people pitched in to help leadership at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt get an up-to-date review of emergency preparedness.

July 10, 2024

The LifeFlight legacy: 40 years in 40 photos

Since July 1984, LifeFlight has made 76,942 flights and transported 80,118 patients. It’s transported another 37,133 patients since its ground transport program began; critical care ground transports number 4,188.

This is the ever-expanding legacy: mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, wives, husbands, children and grandparents — alive. Explore an audio clip, map and more.

September 29, 2023

How to prepare for a medical emergency: A paramedic’s 10 things you need to know before the ambulance is on the way

Most people do not know what to expect when calling 911. Here is guidance from someone who knows.