Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

AKA:

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital

Description:

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is one of the nation's leading children!€™s hospitals. The hospital has 305 beds and a team of experts in 30 pediatric and surgical specialties is ready for any health issue your child may face !€“ from the simple to complex.

Hours:

24/7. Visitors' hours are 7:00 am - 9:00 pm.

Intake Process:

Walk-in or call for an appointment.

Program Fees:

Private insurance, TennCare, and self-pay accepted. Visit the website for details.

Languages:

Phone translation available for languages other than those spoken by staff.

Eligibility:

Children

Is Shelter?

No

Wishlist:

The hospital accepts donations of new toys and age-appropriate gifts through the Champ's Holiday House program, which distributes items in mid-December to patients. Items requested include: Batteries: AA, AAA, C, and 9-volt; Sweat pants, pajama pants, and leggings for adults & children (S-XXL); t-shirts for adults and children (S-XXL); Stuffed animals (medium-sized, 8 to 10 inches); Lego sets (boxes of Legos and themed kits); Phone chargers (Lightning cables, USB-C, and micro-USB); Model Magic; Small toys for our Emergency Department (dollar store type, small toys and activities); Medical play kits; Travel-sized toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, liquid body wash); Hair care products (travel size styling products, ethnic hair care products, brushes/combs, ponytail holders, headbands, barrettes); Small (wedding-sized) bubbles; Infant sound machines;
Nurture Smart Mobiles (hospital grade, 100-percent wipeable); Portable DVD players; Gift cards (Walmart, Target, Amazon, Google Play, Apple Music or App Store), $10 or $20 increments; Books: Toddler board books and young adult or teen series; New-release and popular movie DVDs; Cards: playing cards, Uno, Skip Bo, etc.; Crayola markers and crayons - non-toxic and washable. Please call in advance to arrange drop off.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers are always welcome. Children's Hospital offers volunteering programs for adults, college students and high school students. Volunteers are asked to make a minimum commitment of a weekly volunteer shift for at least six months. All undergraduate college volunteer applicants must be available for two consecutive semesters (including Summer session) to begin volunteering. Recruitment occurs in the spring and fall, with applications available in early January and late July/August. Visit the website for more information.

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