Christina Echegaray
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Diabetes can’t hold back Little League champion
Luke Brown, left, celebrates his team’s win in the regional championships, which enabled them to advance to the Little League World Series. When Luke Brown was 5, he slid into second base as a little black box flew out of the back pocket of his baseball pants. The… Read MoreAug 30, 2012
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Effort seeks to remove breast-feeding barriers
Vanderbilt University has signed on for a statewide project to increase exclusive breast-feeding in hospitals and delivery centers. Read MoreAug 16, 2012
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Photo: Hydrocephalus Walk
More than 500 people trekked in the first Nashville Hydrocephalus Walk held recently. So far, the inaugural 5K walk, sponsored in part by the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, has raised an estimated $30,000. (photo by Denise Charlene Thomas)… Read MoreAug 16, 2012
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Walk to benefit hydrocephalus set for July 28
Nashville will have a first-ever walk for hydrocephalus Saturday, July 28, raising awareness and support for research. Read MoreJul 19, 2012
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Neonatal Transport Team debuts a new Angel
The Neonatal Transport Team at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has added a new ambulance to its fleet. Read MoreJul 12, 2012
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Cost study shows timing crucial in appendectomies
Removing a child’s ruptured appendix sooner rather than later significantly lowers hospital costs and charges, according to a recently published study. Read MoreApr 26, 2012