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When Ashley and her parents sought a second opinion at Boston Children’s, they got advice they didn’t expect. “Dr. Kocher told us, ‘Ashley needs a new meniscus. We need to unlock her knee so she can walk again.’” Learn what it’s like to be the youngest person to ever receive a meniscal transplant. ⤵️
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Ashley was 10 when she became the youngest person to receive a meniscal transplant and was able to walk again.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
So excited to be one day closer to our opening on January 21st! 🎉👇 The Needham Observer
Boston Children’s Hospital Needham opens next week - Needham Observer
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by Seth Bauer - In 2019, Children’s Hospital selected Needham for its next satellite location. On Jan. 21 it will open its doors to patients. The new building on 1st Avenue is the ninth in the hospi...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Feeling merry and bright as we kick off the year. Thanks to our amazing community, this year’s Virtual Toy Drive fundraisers brought gifts and festive moments to patients spending the holidays in the hospital. Special thanks to River Street Christmas Lights of Middleton, MA for raising $4,000 through their incredible holiday light display—your generosity made a real difference!
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We’re getting closer! Today, we celebrated our official ribbon-cutting for Boston Children’s Needham. We’d like to send a sincere “thank you” to our project teams and to everyone who helped us get here, including the Town of Needham, Turner Construction Company, Payette, TurningArt, and Charles River Regional Chamber. We’re grateful for all the support — and can’t wait to welcome patients and families to our new space on January 21.
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How does our Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center prep for your clinic appointment? Join us as we take a peek behind the scenes! 🔍🏥
Learn more here: www.childrenshospital.org/services/colorectal-and-pelvic-malformation-center/?utm_source=Social&u...
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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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