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Despite this week’s historic snowfall, many of our team members – like Dr. Tommy Martin – went to extraordinary lengths to make it to work. We’re incredibly grateful for our team at Boston Children’s and healthcare workers across New England for their commitment to patient care and hospital operations, no matter the forecast. 🌨️
And a special thank you to the Swansea community, who came together to clear a path for Dr. Tommy – a powerful reminder of what community looks like in action. Read the full story below from The Boston Globe ⤵️
In Swansea, neighbors band together to ‘unlock life again’ on snow-filled street - The Boston Globe
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On the cul-de-sac, snow was 37 inches deep in many spots, residents said.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Today’s the last day to thank a nurse for their compassion and leadership 🗓️👉 ms.spr.ly/6181QZa3J
Boston Children’s nurses are patient care experts, leaders, and innovators. Every day, they work to shape the future of medicine and change the lives of their patients.
Has a nurse made a positive difference on your life? Nominate them for the Boston Globe’s annual “Salute to Nurses.” Don’t wait: Nominations close today!
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Stuck inside on a snow day? 🌨️ Our Cardiac Fitness Program shares four fun ways to keep your heart healthy at home! Try bodyweight exercises, jumping jacks, soothing yoga, and practice positive affirmations. Learn more about how we help heart patients enjoy an active lifestyle (link in bio). 💪❤️🩹
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Time is running out! Nominate a nurse who made an impact by February 27 🗓️👉 ms.spr.ly/6180QX874
Nurses at Boston Children’s care for kids when it matters most. Their compassion and expertise change lives and help shape the future of medicine. If a nurse has gone above and beyond for your family or your team, the Boston Globe’s Salute to Nurses is a meaningful way to recognize their work.
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Thank you to everyone who connected with us at #smfm26. We loved engaging with clinicians, researchers, fellows, and industry partners through our SIM demonstrations, presentations, and conversations at our booth.
Congratulations to our colleagues who represented the Fetal Care and Surgery Center through posters, presentations, and behind-the-scenes efforts. Your commitment is what drives advances in fetal care and enables us to share our work with the broader community. 👏 ms.spr.ly/6186QnCRn
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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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