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Mama Lere Hearing School students lead the Pledge of Allegiance.(photo by Erin O. Smith)
May 29, 2024

Mama Lere Hearing School graduation

The Mama Lere Hearing School teaches children, mostly with hearing loss, to listen, read, sing and talk.

May 23, 2024

Where Hope Began: Celebrating more than 20 years of the Carell family commitment to children

Until 2004, Nashville was the only city among the top 25 in the nation that didn’t have a freestanding hospital dedicated to serving children and their families.  

By Christina Echegaray
May 16, 2024

Smith, Tuchman join WPLN to talk about preventive health for adults and children

WPLN-FM 90.3 host Khalil Ekulona explores preventive health initiatives with Drs. Carlenda Smith and Carmen Tuchman. Listen in!

Spring Donor Celebration attendees included, from left, Owen Canavan, Meghan Hibey, Beth Canavan and Karl Canavan. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
May 15, 2024

Event honors donors’ ongoing support, generosity

Members of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Canby Robinson Society recently joined CEO and President Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, and his wife, Melinda, at Cheekwood Botanic Hall for the Spring Donor Celebration, an annual event honoring donors for their loyal support.

By Nancy Humphrey
Held the second Saturday of each May at Percy Warner Park, the annual race attracts more than 25,000 spectators. (photo by Joe Howell)
May 1, 2024

Iroquois Steeplechase set for Saturday, May 11

The Iroquois Steeplechase, Nashville’s iconic sporting event benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, has named its honorary co-chairs and child ambassador for the 2024 race, set for Saturday, May 11.

By Jessica Pasley
April 26, 2024

Homelessness a major issue for many patients in the emergency department

Unstable housing and homelessness can exacerbate adverse health outcomes, leading to increased risk of chronic disease, injury, and disability. Yet, emergency departments currently do not have a universal method to identify those at risk of, or currently experiencing, homelessness.

By Craig Boerner