News & Events

After 40 years of practice as a pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Jeffrey Towbin will retire from Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) on June 30, 2025.

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital has announced Joseph D. King, M.D., as Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology. Dr. King brings years of expertise and dedication to advancing patient care at Le Bonheur. Dr. King joins Le Bonheur from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he served as Vice Chair and Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesia since 2018.

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital has named Donald J. Bearden, PhD, ABPP-CN, its first chief of Pediatric Psychology and Behavioral Health. Dr. Bearden will be an associate professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The newly created position at Le Bonheur will help support families by incorporating psychology and behavioral health into the care of the patient and family.

The Healthy Behaviors Virtual Class will help parents and children establish a healthy relationship with their bodies and foods. Learn more about how to make feeding decisions based on honoring hunger cues that provide nutrition for growth, development and well-being. This course will incorporate principles of intuitive eating with the intention of promoting confidence when approaching meal time.

Join us for the 2025 SEACLP Conference, an invaluable opportunity for child life specialists, students and other dedicated professionals in the field. This year's conference is designed to foster connection, enhance learning and facilitate the sharing of vital knowledge related to child life practice.

Join us for the 21st Annual Le Bonheur Pumpkin Run 5K. Get in the fall spirit by signing up for these October events.