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Did you know that our The Benderson Family Heart Center at Boston Children’s Hospital treats adult patients too? Many adults living with congenital heart disease (#CHD) still need expert care from a team trained in both pediatric and adult needs—even years after their childhood surgeries.
In this episode of Cardiac Conversations, our team will explain how we care for adults with CHD—supporting their heart health and overall well-being through every stage of life.
🗓 Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 1:00 PM ET
📍 Live on Zoom & Facebook
🔗 Submit your questions and register here: ms.spr.ly/6181SdZOc
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Born with spastic paraplegia, Carter and his family are changing the narrative about disability. His mother, Natalie, started going to Carter’s school early on to answer his classmates’ questions about his condition. Today, many of those kids are part of Carter’s large friend network.
Read his full story ➡️ ms.spr.ly/6189Sd3WV
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Does your child have a colorectal disorder and fecal incontinence? Join our Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center this summer for an intensive Bowel Management Program. More info below ⤵️Don’t miss out on our Bowel Management Program at Boston Children’s Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center! 🙌
Does your child have a colorectal disorder and fecal incontinence? Join us this summer for our intensive Bowel Management Program with Boston Children’s Hospital Colorectal and Pelvic Malformation Center team. You’ll leave with a customized plan that works for your child and family.
For more information, give us a call 📞 at 617-355-8664 or visit our website 💻 : ms.spr.ly/6180Swi9k
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Living with heart disease can be challenging, but it can give life meaning, says 33-year-old Stephan, who receives care through Boston Children’s adult heart program. Read how he manages health struggles by pursuing what he can control, including an internship with Apple and hobbies such as skiing and cooking. ⛷️⤵️
Thriving with adult heart care - Boston Children's Answers
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Thirty-three-year-old Stephan manages the struggles of heart disease by pursuing hobbies and interests he can control.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
If you’re looking for emotional or mental health support, the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line is available for Massachusetts residents 24/7. Read through to learn more about how to use it and know that someone is always there for you. Call or text 988 for immediate help. 📲 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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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.