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Bring sick kids one step closer to healthy futures at the Eversource Walk for Boston Children's Hospital on Sunday, June 8. All ages and abilities are welcome to join our scenic route along the Charles River, with family-friendly fun, food and music at the finish line!
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When Olive was an infant, she had lifesaving heart surgery at Boston Children's Hospital. Now 4, she receives ongoing care that helps her thrive and have fun with her twin. The generosity of our supporters like New England Ford Dealers fuels innovation, empowers research and ensures kids like Olive receive the essential care they need. We're thankful for your support.
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Love all they do. Great school of nursing back in the 50s
The most resilient little lady. 💗
God bless her
A cancer diagnosis in a child is a big life adjustment. Families do many things to help get them through — like launching a nonprofit to raise awareness, paying it forward to other families, and seizing fun moments between treatments. 💙
Meet three children and families cared for at Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center who rose to the occasion: ms.spr.ly/6184UWtA8
#InternationalChildhoodCancerDay
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God bless them. Hoping, praying and wishing for the same result for Sefam.
Will you help make sure every child spending Valentine’s Day at Boston Children’s feels the love? Send them a heart before Friday: ms.spr.ly/6185UWC0N
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Every day, nurses shape the future of medicine by providing life-saving treatment, evolving care delivery, and offering compassionate support to every patient they meet. Their knowledge and dedication improve patient outcomes and change lives.
Has a nurse at Boston Children’s made a difference in your life? Whether you’re a patient, family member, or part of our team, you can nominate them for the Boston Globe’s annual “Salute to Nurses” and help honor their impact. Nominations are due February 28. 🗓️ Submit yours today ➡️ ms.spr.ly/6185UYIhU
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My favorite girls
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.
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