Children’s Hospital Archives
Singers Owen, Kelley team with Topgolf for Children’s Cup benefit
Mar. 15, 2018—Country music singers and friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Jake Owen and Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley, recently partnered with the new Topgolf Nashville location for the Children’s Cup, an evening of golf and music to benefit pediatric cancer research at Children’s Hospital.
Boys, girls reach activity levels in different ways
Mar. 15, 2018—Most preschool-age children manage to get enough recommended daily physical activity, but how they move varies with noticeable differences between boys and girls, a new Vanderbilt study found.
Hearts of gold
Mar. 8, 2018—In celebration of Heart Month, babies in the newborn nursery and NICU received “Heart of Gold” onesies.
Children’s Hospital, Hunter’s Hope team to fight Krabbe disease
Mar. 8, 2018—Dylan May’s 6-month-old baby photo shows a smiling face and bright blue eyes — the appearance of a seemingly happy, healthy baby.
New program to help children learn healthy cooking habits
Mar. 1, 2018—The Nashville Collaborative, a partnership between Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and the Nashville Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, is launching a new program called Teaching Kitchen Outreach.
Day of Joy with Jurrell Casey
Mar. 1, 2018—Tennessee Titans All-Pro defensive tackle Jurrell Casey visited with patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recently.
Dance Marathon 2018
Feb. 22, 2018—Vanderbilt University Dance Marathon, the largest student-run philanthropy on Vanderbilt’s campus, hosted its 16th annual, 13-hour “Big Event” on Feb. 17, the culmination of a year of raising funds and awareness for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Medical Center facilities grow to meet space needs
Feb. 15, 2018—Construction on various areas of Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is continuing at a rapid pace, with several projects now completed and others scheduled for completion in the coming months.
New members named to VUMC advisory boards, councils
Feb. 15, 2018—Twenty-three volunteer leaders have been named to fill positions on three of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC) advisory boards and councils.
Little sweethearts
Feb. 15, 2018—In recognition of Heart Month, VUMC’s newborn sweethearts celebrated Valentine’s Day by creating a special gift for their loved ones.
Lana Del Rey stops by
Feb. 15, 2018—Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey visited with patients and families in Seacrest Studios at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recently.
Haute in the Hospital
Feb. 1, 2018—Children’s Hospital patients, families, staff and community partners recently came together for "Haute in the Hospital," an art therapy event that allowed participants to design their own small piece of a deconstructed hospital gown.