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We are proud to mark an important milestone at the Fetal Care and Surgery Center: 200 fetal interventions performed. 👏
This milestone reflects the dedication and collaboration of our multidisciplinary team and our commitment to providing the full spectrum of advanced in-utero therapies for complex fetal conditions. Through clinical expertise, innovation, and research, we continue to expand what’s possible in fetal diagnosis and treatment before birth.
We’re deeply grateful to the families who place their trust us and allow us to partner in their care. ms.spr.ly/6185QYXsF
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Did you know Boston Children’s has an Orthopedic Urgent Clinic? If your child has an injury like a sprain, strain, or possible fracture, you can call one of our five locations to schedule a same-day appointment with a pediatric orthopedic specialist.
Our clinic is a great option for injuries that aren’t severe or don’t require emergency department care—such as when there isn’t an obvious break or extreme pain. Your child will receive expert evaluation, imaging if needed, and clear next steps for treatment and recovery.
Plus, our team will continue to support your child throughout the healing process, so you have consistent orthopedic care every step of the way.
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Thank you to everyone who joined TThe Benderson Family Heart Center at Boston Children’s Hospital#CardiacConversations webinar on Ebstein’s anomaly care! Full webinar available below 🎥⬇️
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It’s #NationalNutritionMonth and this year’s theme is all about the power of nutrition! 🍏🥕🍓 Fruits, veggies, whole grains, and proteins are the real heroes that help kids grow, heal, and feel their best. This month, Boston Children’s dietitians and nutritionists are celebrating the tiny but mighty foods that fuel big superpowers—energy, strength, and smiles!
Let us know what your family’s favorite “super” food is! ⤵️ #registereddietitiannutritionist
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Friends for 20 years and they didn't even know it. 👯
Grace and Amy are like most friends their age —they text, FaceTime, and provide each other constant support. The difference? Both were born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), and their parents connected while they received care through the Fetal Cardiology Program. But Grace and Amy didn’t connect themselves until nearly a decade later — when a social media post brought them together. Full story here: ms.spr.ly/6187QitXZ
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Why we’re getting vaccinated at Boston Children’s
Learn why Boston Children’s employees and patients say they’re choosing to get vaccinated.
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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