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December 17, 2015

Shine Bright

Country music artists Maddie & Tae recently performed for patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By VUMC News and Communications
December 3, 2015

Hockey Fights Cancer Night

Over the past six years, the Predators team has raised and donated more than $1 million to the Children’s Hospital and its programs.

By VUMC News and Communications
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 VUMC News and Communications
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
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
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 VUMC News and Communications
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 VUMC News and Communications
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 VUMC News and Communications
October 22, 2015

CMA pledges $3 million to boost Children’s expansion

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is receiving significant philanthropic support through a $3 million gift from the Country Music Association (CMA), Vanderbilt University Medical Center leaders, event host Kix Brooks and Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum announced this week.
By John Howser
October 20, 2015

Children’s Hospital expansion effort receives significant support from CMA

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt will receive significant philanthropic support through a $3 million gift from the Country Music Association, Vanderbilt University Medical Center leaders, event host Kix Brooks and Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum announced Tuesday.
By John Howser
October 1, 2015

Major grant to transform region’s clinical practices

Vanderbilt University has received a contract from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for up to $28 million over four years to help more than 4,000 clinicians in the Southeast transform their clinical practices in ways that improve quality of patient care and hold down costs.
By Bill Snyder
October 1, 2015

Donation to bring computers to thousands of MNPS families

A few thousand families in the Metro Nashville Public Schools system will now have computers at home, thanks to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s donation of 3,800 lightly used computers.
By Nancy Humphrey
September 17, 2015

Predators support for fight against cancer keeps rising

Nashville Predators captain Shea Weber and goaltender Pekka Rinne, along with Predators leaders and mascot Gnash, recently presented the proceeds of the team’s 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
By Christina Echegaray