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Brody Walsh’s baseball dreams almost ended at 16 when a rare blood clot threatened his pitching arm. Diagnosed with Paget-Schroetter syndrome, Brody turned to Boston Children’s Hospital for expert care and a path back to the mound. Now pitching in college, he's living proof that setbacks can lead to major comebacks. ⚾👏
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Happy National Hospital Week! Thank you, to Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association for recognizing local hospitals and their commitment to the community. We’re proud to share Family Food Connections, a community food pantry dedicated to providing fresh, healthy, culturally appropriate food to our patient families and local residents. Learn more about this community program ⤵️
National Hospital Week 2025: A Commitment to Community - Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association
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When Steward collapsed, BMC stepped in to purchase the two hospitals. Lawrence General Hospital took over control of Steward’s Holy Family Hospitals in Haverhill and Methuen, and Rhode Island-based ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
True nursing leadership demands critical thinking, curiosity, and the drive to keep pushing forward. At Boston Children’s, nurses like Maryinez, Kathleen, and Wendell lead the way — advancing care with insight and innovation.
Join us in celebrating all the nurses shaping what’s next! 🩵
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Every day, Boston Children's nurses like Beverly, Alex, and Talitha show us what real, compassionate care looks like. Beyond clinical skill, our nurses offer the support and advocacy every child (and family) deserves.
Join us in recognizing their compassion! 💙
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Hayden’s herself again after epilepsy surgery, which means:
✌ No more seizure activity
📝 Fewer meds
📣🏀 Back to cheerleading and basketball
And the best part, says Mom? She’s just happier. 🥰
Learn more about epilepsy care: ms.spr.ly/6189SVaMd
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The history of cystic fibrosis diagnosis
In 1955, Dr. Harry Shwachman, head of Boston Children’s Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, developed the first practical sweat test to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF). It involved encasing the patient’s body in a plastic bag to collect sweat, then using the pictured device to measure levels of salt in the sample. Cystic fibrosis causes sweat to be 2-5 times saltier than average. The sweat test allowed for much simpler and earlier diagnosis of CF, crucial to effective treatment. A version of it is still the main diagnostic tool used today.
Learn more about Boston Children’s Archives Program.