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Two women pose together at a nursing school reunion, with other attendees conversing in the background. The woman on the right wears a black blazer and patterned lanyard; the woman beside her wears glasses and a yellow-and-black floral jacket.
December 3, 2015

VUSN Reunion showcases strong bond among classmates

Reunion 2015 was a time to celebrate Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s (VUSN) past, present and future. Founded in 1908, VUSN has more than 9,200 nursing alumni living and working in all 50 states and several countries.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Nashville Predators players Shea Weber and Pekka Rinne pose with child patient Libby Rushing, who holds a stuffed animal, in a children’s hospital play area.
November 19, 2015

Many groups, one mission: caring for children, families

At 6 feet 4 inches, Shea Weber towers over the tiny tots he visits at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, yet it is he who looks up to them.

By Kathy Whitney
Four adults pose together indoors: a woman in a patterned jacket, a man in a gray suit with a pink tie, a woman in a patterned dress, and a man in a gray suit and tie.
November 12, 2015

Ayers Institute spurred key cancer research gains

In 2005, Tennessee philanthropists Jim and Janet Ayers gave $10 million to help Vanderbilt University scientists find early markers for colorectal cancer that could improve diagnosis and potentially save lives.

By Bill Snyder
Promotional banner for Vanderbilt University Dance Marathon, featuring four black-and-white photos of children and a circular “10k in a Day” emblem. Text reads “Supporting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital since 2003” and “Our Campus. Our Kids.”
November 11, 2015

Dance Marathon seeking ‘10K in a Day’ on Thursday

Dance Marathon, Vanderbilt’s largest student-run philanthropic organization, is marking 100 days until its Big Event by attempting to raise $10,000 in a single day for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Country music singer Dierks Bentley and a group of adults and children stand onstage holding an oversized ceremonial check during a benefit concert; audience members photograph them from below.
November 5, 2015

Miles and Music for Kids

Country music singer Dierks Bentley held his 10th annual “Miles and Music for Kids” benefit for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Sunday at Ascend Amphitheater.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Three male musicians pose with a seated mother and two children in a hospital room; one child wears a medical mask and holds a cartoon character plush toy, with medical equipment visible beside them.
November 5, 2015

Rascal Flatts keep support rolling

Country music group Rascal Flatts hosted a special performance for patients and their families at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt on Oct. 26, and afterward visited patients in their rooms.

By Vanderbilt Health News