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Sharing the latest health news & research from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and our Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital.

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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
2 years
We're grateful to announce @DollyParton 's $1million contribution to support pediatric infectious disease research! This generous gift along with her support of pediatric cancer care will help us accelerate research & treatment for life-threatening diseases
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
7 years
Thank you to Carlock Motorcars @LukeBryanOnline for supporting our hospital at your grand opening last night! We appreciate you.
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
10 years
So thankful to @jakemiller for the wonderful concert he put on for our families today. http://t.co/Lj82Fr8ApY http://t.co/wx223nuXwK
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
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#Repost @ryanseacrest ・・・ @taylorswift surprise of the century?! Thx for being part of our…
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
9 years
Our patients, families and staff are going wild for @ryanseacrest 's surprise #seacreststud
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
6 years
We had so much fun celebrating with @DollyParton and her niece Hannah during their recent visit to Children’s Hospital! Watch as Dolly and Hannah are honored during our butterfly garden dedication, sing and play games in #SeacrestStudios , and more -->
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
11 years
Will be be joining @dierksbentley and others for the 8th Annual Miles & Music on Nov. 3? For details and tickets http://t.co/A87ORYSK2T
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
7 years
Thanks so much to @PredsNHL , @PKSubban1 , and @Gnash00 , who joined in a dance party yesterday for our patient Jayden Bradley, who was celebrating getting discharged from the hospital after receiving a lifesaving and long-awaited heart transplant last month.
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
7 years
Good luck to the @PredsNHL as they take on the @AnaheimDucks in the Western Conference Finals tomorrow night! #IStandWithSmashville
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
6 years
Can you imagine fighting to take your next breath? For many babies born prematurely this is their reality. Join @TheTimMcGraw to support the smallest patients at our hospital and Give To The Next Breath:
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
2 years
Today is #GivingTuesday and you can help give patients More Tuesdays. More Tuesdays for Leona means more time to make memories alongside her family and family friend, @carrieunderwood . Watch more and make a difference for patients by visiting .
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
2 years
We were so fortunate to have @KeithUrban and Nicole Kidman visit us yesterday in Seacrest Studios. Thank you both for all the special moments with our patients and for brightening the day for all of us! @RyanFoundation
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
6 years
New Year… New Floors! Our hospital expansion is well underway, and Gnash & Champ are excited about the new floors opening later this year - floors that will help us serve even more children and families in our community. @PredsNHL @PredsFoundation #365Fund #GrowingtoNewHeights
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
7 years
Thanks so much to @PredsNHL , @PKSubban1 , and @Gnash00 , who joined in a dance party yesterday for our patient Jayden Bradley, who was celebrating leaving the hospital after receiving a lifesaving and long-awaited heart transplant last month.
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
9 years
It was such a special moment having @taylorswift greet @ryanseacrest and celebrate with us…
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
3 years
We’re honored to be recognized again as a national leader in pediatric health care by U.S. News & World Report, and ranked No. 1 children’s hospital in Tennessee and in the Southeast. Read about @usnews rankings here: #BestChildrensHospitals
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
3 years
For 15 seasons with the @PredsNHL , Pekka Rinne’s impact was felt all over Nashville. Rinne has made a difference in the lives of hockey’s youngest fans, particularly those at @VUMCchildren . Let's look back at a wonderful week celebrating Pekka 🎉 🤝
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
4 years
We're excited to announce our new Teen Cancer Lounge, made possible by @TeenCancerUSA , with support from @KylieJenner & @harryhudson . The space was uniquely designed for teen cancer patients, and Harry gave patients a sneak peek during a virtual visit to #SeacrestStudios
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
1 year
@joehills Thank you for stopping by!
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
6 years
Congratulations to Dr. Stephen Patrick. He will receive the Society for Pediatric Research 2019 Young Investigator Award, an honor bestowed upon a young physician who has embarked on a career in investigative pediatrics.
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
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Be a part of the team that takes care of your teams. Join us in Making Health Care Personal at: . @NashvilleSC @nashvillesounds @PredsNHL @vucommodores 🎙: @TheTimMcGraw
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
5 years
A one-of-a-kind research program @VUMCchildren helps surgeon-scientists explore new ideas from concept to publication. Chevis Shannon, Dr.P.H., ( @cshanters ) and Jay Wellons, M.D., ( @JayWellons5 ) discuss the vision of SOCKs ( @vumc_socks ). Read more:
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
8 years
We loved having @davidcookofficial in #SeacrestStudios today. He was an excellent pictiona…
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
3 years
Our president Dr. Meg Rush offering testimony before U.S. Congress this morning: “Putting Kids First: Addressing #COVID19 ’s Impacts On Children.”
@hospitals4kids
Children's Hospital Association
3 years
"Children’s hospitals account for only 2% of all the hospitals across the United States, yet we provide nearly all the specialized care for children, adolescents, and increasingly young adults for chronic childhood conditions nationwide."
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
2 years
Our hearts are with the families impacted by the shooting at the Covenant School & our frontline team members who are hurting. We are grateful for their courageous efforts & those of first responders. We know parents are struggling & hope this helps:
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
5 years
Thank YOU for visiting us - what a treat for us all!
@hayleyorrantia
Hayley Orrantia
5 years
A few shots from the day I visited @VUMCchildren in Nashville and got to chat with @MamieShepherd (fellow Dallas girl) about the Nashville Christmas Parade, music and The Goldbergs! Thanks for having me at #SeacrestStudios in Monroe Carnell Jr.’s Children Hospital! 💜
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
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. @VUMChildren patients get creative for Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball team as part of Coaches vs. Cancer @VandyMBB @jerrystackhouse #cancerawareness #anchordown
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
2 years
We want to wish our @canineorg facility dog, Squid, a happy National Service Dog Month! We are thankful that Squid is part of the team. #nationalservicedogmonth
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
2 years
Dr. Kris Rehm, professor of Clinical Pediatrics and vice chair in the Department of Pediatrics, has been elected president-elect of the Society of Hospital Medicine and will be the first pediatrician to hold the post for the organization. Learn more 👇
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
9 years
Thanks to @torikelly for singing in #SeacrestStudios today before your @theryman debut ton…
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
6 years
During Caleb's stay with us last year, he would sit on the side of his bed and toss his stuffed catfish over the edge onto the floor. Tonight, as the @PredsNHL take on the @NHLJets , he will get to toss a real catfish onto the ice. #GoPreds #StandWithUs
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
9 years
Programming in @ryanfoundation #seacreststudios will include interviews and live performances by celebrities and various music artists
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
3 years
Paging Dr. Squid! 🩺 🐾 Our certified facility dog, Squid receives consults to address specific treatment goals of his patients. He works hard to provide healing medicine to his patients and families. #facilitydogsofinstagram #caninecompanions #facilitydog
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
8 years
Such a sweet photo! RT @Jessicameyer29 @billyraycyrus Thank you so much💚for supporting @VUMCchildren 🏥 #seacreststudios 🎙 #billyrayrocks 🎸
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
9 years
So happy to celebrate today's opening of a new state-of-the-art, multimedia broadcast studio, named #SeacrestStudios , inside our hospital!
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Children's at VUMC
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
5 years
Over 9 years ago, @PredsFoundation & @TwiceDailyFresh started supporting our hospital through the 365 Pediatric Cancer fund. Led by Pekka Rinne's passion to help children, this year they were able to contribute over $550,000 to our hospital!
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
3 years
Recently @JayDeMarcus of @rascalflatts made a special lunch delivery to Children's Hospital -- #TheDeMarcus pizza from @donatosnash ! Named after Jay himself, for every pizza sold $1 is donated to our hospital. Order one for you or a health care hero in your life!
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
2 years
Dr. Michael DeBaun, of @VUMCchildren , has been elected president-elect of the American Pediatric Society ( @AmerPedSociety ). Dr. DeBaun will become president of the 1,800-member society in 2023.
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
3 years
The nation’s children’s health care safety net is under unprecedented strain. @VUMCchildren president Dr. Meg Rush joins with other leaders to call on community leaders & the public to stand with us to protect our children against #COVID19 . Please read the statement here:
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
4 years
We are proud to announce that we have been named among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report rankings released today. It's an honor to have made this list for 14 consecutive years. Read more:
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
2 years
By donating to the Jingle Toy Drive, you can bring joy to families like the McCanns. Your donation will help ensure that every child in the hospital during the holiday season receives a special gift. Visit to donate a toy. @JessMcCann33 @McCannon33
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
6 years
The 2018 #ArringtonVineyard Harvest Party was an amazing day for our community to come together in support of our hospital. Thanks to @KixBrooks and so many others for hosting this incredible event! Read more here: #AVHP2018 @avwinery
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
9 years
Grateful for @kixbrooks and @hillaryScottLA for being a part of @countrymusic 's event giving a $3 million donation to expand our hospital
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
4 years
Dr. Jeffrey Upperman @PedsTraumaMan serves as only the second Surgeon-in-Chief in Children’s Hospital’s history. “I see an absolute powerhouse of people, and the spirit and character of the people stand out for me."
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
5 years
John Pope IV, MD, professor of Urologic Surgery and Pediatrics, has been named director of the Division of Pediatric Urology at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
9 years
It was so memorable having @taylorswift at #SeacrestStudios last week for our big grand op…
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
3 years
Our patients had such a fun time last night at Hockey Fights Cancer with @PredsNHL , and it ended with a huge WIN! Thank you to @PredsFoundation , the 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund, and all of Smashville for supporting cancer patients at Children's Hospital in this impactful way.
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
9 years
#Repost @peoplemag ・・・ EXCLUSIVE: @taylorswift surprised kids at the opening of @ryanseacr
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
10 years
Join @ladyantebellum NYE for dinner, drinks & performance at @countrymusichof . All proceeds benefit @ladyaid : http://t.co/OMeCURKtsN
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
9 years
Like our Facebook page to ensure you don't miss our live #seacreststudios coverage today
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
7 years
Get your tickets for the @PredsNHL Hockey Fights Cancer games on 11/14 and 11/18. Tickets available at
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
2 years
Kudos to our colleagues! Vanderbilt University Medical Center is the only medical center in the Southeast on this year’s Honor Roll of #BestHospitals in the U.S. We’re honored, together, to lead the region in care for adults & children. @usnews @VUMChealth
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
3 years
Scheduling is open for COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 years. This age group only, appointment required, given in Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital theater on our Nashville campus. More info and to schedule:
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
3 years
As the more contagious delta variant of COVID-19 spreads, impacting children, our pediatricians offer guidance on symptoms to look for & where parents should go first with #COVID19 concerns. Read more:
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
3 years
Thank you @NashvilleSC for supporting Children's Hospital tonight for Night Lights AND year round!! We're less than an hour away from our special live stream event. Grab your family and make plans to join us tonight on Facebook Live at 5:45pm:
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
6 years
Thank you to First Lady Melania Trump for visiting our patients, while also attending a roundtable of our experts to discuss neonatal abstinence syndrome & the opioid epidemic. We appreciate the attention drawn to the important work being done here every day. @VUMCchildpolicy
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
2 years
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s canine companion facility dog, Squid, is teaming up with the pediatric ophthalmologists at the @vumceye during Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month to offer some tips for good eye health. #eyesafety
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
5 years
@AllyBrookeOn Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent with our patients!
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
10 years
Thank you to the @vucommodores football team for cohosting a tailgate party with our Fri... http://t.co/UPoYIDi56O http://t.co/K4F9CLxDo6
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
5 years
We’re cheering on the Preds this weekend and every other! Thank you, @PredsNHL , for all you mean to our patients and families. We stand with you: #StandWithUs #PredsPride
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
7 years
Loved it! Thank you! RT @cmtcody Had blast at #SeacrestStudios in @VUMCchildren today with @ScottyMcCreery . @RyanSeacrest See more pics on Instagram & Snapchat @cmtcody .
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
9 years
A drop of blood to screen for severe combined immunodeficiency can save a baby's life. #SCID
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
6 years
We had so much fun visiting with @harryhudson in #SeacrestStudios yesterday! Harry battled cancer just a few years ago, and now he is a @TeenCancerUSA ambassador, bringing so much positivity and encouragement to our patients!
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
9 years
We love when musicians visit our stage. Our families enjoyed listening to @meghanlinsey fr… http://t.co/htwwbOz7UV http://t.co/KXgSAvmmGA
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
2 years
Happy Halloween from Squid! @canineorg
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
5 years
It's #ChildrensHospitalsWeek ! Now more than ever we’re celebrating our patients, their families & our incredible staff. Check out this interview with Bobby Bones of the @bobbybonesshow about why giving back is so important to him. || @CMNHospitals #CMN
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
4 years
Tonight is our second annual Night Lights tradition where Nashville & surrounding areas lights up the night skies in support of our patients, families & staff. This also signals the kickoff to the holiday giving season! Tune in to our FB Live @ 5:30pm.
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
5 years
Last night, the community came together to shine Night Lights to our patients, showing them they are not alone. People with flashlights, firetrucks, ambulances & some of Nashville's biggest landmarks were shining bright, showing their support. #NightLights #GrowingToNewHeights
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
7 years
Such a great evening! RT @cmtcody . @LadyAntebellum 's @CharlesKelleyLA chats with Cody from the first-ever #ChildrensCup benefiting @VUMCchildren at @Topgolf ! Extended interview >>
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
10 years
So proud of the @opry @BradPaisley @CMNHospitals @BillCodyWSM & for our amazing guest announcer Jessica http://t.co/ftHwGdFYEc
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
5 years
This is what #CMAawards Week looked like at around here! A huge thanks to @coleswindell , @JonPardi , @NoahSchnacky and @ericpaslay for stopping by to brighten our patients' days! #SeacrestStudios @CMNHospitals
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
4 years
Neonatologist @stephenwpatrick awarded 5th annual Gale and Ira Drukier Prize in Children’s Health Research. It honors his work to improve outcomes for pregnant women & infants affected by the opioid epidemic.
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
2 years
We're so thankful for our doctors, especially today, as we celebrate #DoctorsDay .
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
2 years
Well-deserved! RT @PedsTraumaMan BREAKING. @SurgInfxSoc Jr. Faculty Award winner Dr. Zamora @Zamurai1617 #SIS2022
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
5 years
Our CEO, Luke Gregory, died this morning from complications of lymphoma. His consistent kindness, gentle manner and ever-present smile will be a treasured memory. Our sympathies are with his family, friends, and colleagues tonight. He is missed already.
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Children's at VUMC
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
7 years
Thanks to the @PredsNHL for their continued support of our hospital-- now it’s time for us to support them. #GoPreds We stand with you!
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
6 years
THANK YOU for helping us take care of our families!
@RMHCNashville
RMHC Nashville
6 years
Happy 15 Years to the Ronald McDonald Family Room! Serving 417,000+ individuals at @VUMCchildren since February 4, 2004, this program continues to have a positive impact on families, allowing caregivers to recharge so they can support their kids when they need it the most.
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
5 years
. @VUMCchildren again ranked among nation’s best by @usnews via @VUMChealth
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
5 years
Always love when the @PredsNHL stop by. Thanks for coming in!
@RyanFoundation
Ryan Seacrest Foundation
5 years
It's always a good day when the men in yellow visit @VUMCchildren ! 🏒 @PredsNHL @PredsFoundation
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
4 years
Meet our new four-legged staff member, Squid! He is the first dog in our Facility Dog Program established in collaboration with @MarsPetcareUS . Squid was trained by @ccicanine to bring comfort, assistance & smiles to our patients and families. Learn more:
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
8 years
Professional Bull Rider (PBR) and Tennessee native Cody Nance visited patients at Monroe C…
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
6 years
In a career spanning 4 decades, w/25 of those years as chief of Nurseries at @vumchealth & @vumcchildren , Dr. William Walsh focused on caring for some of the hospital’s tiniest & sickest patients. Learn more about his impact:
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
4 years
We still have need for hand-sewn cloth mask donations! While we have an adequate supply of N-95 respirator masks for our front-line staff, cloth masks help us to conserve our valuable PPE resources. Thank you for your generosity!
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
6 years
Our “Dog Day of Summer Paw-ty” this year was extra special because we announced that we are getting our very own therapy dog in 2019! All thanks to our amazing friends at @MarsPetcareUS ! We cannot wait for our furry friend to arrive!
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
9 years
Grateful for @ryanseacrest 's heart for helping kids in the hospital by giving them "a new …
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
6 years
Celebrating our 12th year of being named among the nation’s leaders in pediatric health care by @usnews in their annual Best Children’s Hospital rankings released today, with 10 out 10 pediatric specialty programs nationally ranked
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
6 years
During Caleb's stay with us last year, he would sit on the side of his bed and toss his stuffed catfish over the edge onto the floor. Tonight, as the @PredsNHL take on the @NHLJets , he will get to toss a real catfish onto the ice. #GoPreds #StandWithUs
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
7 years
Thanks for coming out @ScottyMcCreery and @cmtcody . We so appreciate all that you do! #ChildrensHospitalsWeek
@RyanSeacrest
Ryan Seacrest
7 years
Thanks @scottymccreery and @cmtcody for putting on a show for the kids at #seacreststudios in @VUMCchildren ’s hospital. Scotty, can’t wait to hear your new album #seasonschange !
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
6 years
We would not be where we are today as a hospital without the generosity and dedication of our friends @rascalflatts . Last month, they hosted a celebrity golf classic, bringing together the community to support our patients and families. Here’s a glimpse into all the fun!
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@VUMCchildren
Children's at VUMC
7 years
Our friend @DierksBentley recently visited our hospital to receive the first star on our newly created Walk of Champions, presented by Live Nation, for his dedication to our patients. Check out the video for a behind-the-scenes look. Thank you Dierks for all you do!
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