Golisano Pediatric Heart Institute Archive — Page 1 of 2

A young girl with long light-brown hair wears a bright pink patterned cap and pink shirt while being held outdoors; she appears to be calling out or laughing.
October 7, 2026

First-of-its-kind heart transplant gives Sissy a second chance

The novel technique could help increase the number of donor hearts available to children awaiting transplant and reduce the time they spend waiting.

By Christina Echegaray
Vanderbilt Health performed a record number of solid organ transplants in fiscal year 2026 — 981 lifesaving procedures among its adult and pediatric programs. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
October 7, 2026

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt leads breakthrough heart recovery method for pediatric transplants

Surgeons reported using the novel technique known as REUP (rapid recovery with extended ultraoxygenated preservation) to transplant five donor hearts in children. Since then, five more children were saved successfully.

By Christina Echegaray
Tom Golisano smiles with his arms crossed in front of a tan stone wall.
September 10, 2026

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt joins Golisano Children’s Alliance with $40 million gift to advance pediatric heart care  

As part of the gift, Monroe Carell will help establish a consortium dedicated to pediatric heart care across Golisano Children’s Alliance hospitals.

By Christina Echegaray
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.

By Christina Echegaray
Family of six posing during a mountain hike, with forested ridges and blue mountains in the background. A man and woman sit in front with two young children, while two older children stand behind and to the right.
July 8, 2026

A routine daycare call leads to lifesaving pediatric heart care for two brothers

After a toddler’s alarming symptoms uncover hidden heart defects in four siblings, coordinated care at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt sets two brothers on a path to lifelong health.

By Christina Echegaray
Two men in suits stand at a conference, holding a black jacket embroidered with pediatric cardiology and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt logos. A presentation screen behind them reads “SEPC 2026” and “Southeast Pediatric Cardiac Society Conference.”
April 16, 2026

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt hosts Southeast Pediatric Cardiac Society Annual Conference 

The conference provides a forum to highlight advances in the care of children and adults with congenital heart disease.

By Kara Jones