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Back-to-school cooking made fun! 🧑🍳 Join Boston Children’s Teaching Kitchen on Friday, September 18, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. for a hands-on cooking class with our culinary dietitian. Learn easy, delicious meals and smart food-storage tips for school lunches—vegetarian and non-vegetarian options included!
Kids ages 8+ are welcome with a guardian. RSVP required for all guests ⤵️
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Thanks FM and the LPGA for supporting lifesaving care for kids at Boston Children’s! 💙 ⛳️ Boston Children's was honored to be the official charitable partner of the 2026 FM Championship. Two of our patients, Georgia and Mia, were there on Sunday to cheer on the world’s top golfers and presented the trophy to the winner, Ruoning Yin. It was a joyful day that connected the best in women’s sports with the best in pediatric care and research. FM topped off the tournament by making a generous $1 million gift to help kids at the hospital get well, stay strong and do what they love.
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When the Savannah Bananas are in town, you know it’s going to be a good day! 🍌⚾ Thanks for visiting Boston Children’s and spending time with your friend Walker. The only thing bigger than the smiles was the team spirit. And yes, they even squeezed in a little batting practice in the rooftop garden!
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🌟 You’re Invited! Help bring lifesaving answers to kids when you join our September Challenge. 🌟 Fundraise while you walk, run or complete 30 miles of your favorite movement this month. Head to the comments to learn how to join.
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Dr. Zendejas, surgical director of our Esophageal and Airway Treatment Center, explains how the aorta can form abnormally and encircle a child’s airway — causing breathing & feeding issues.
Our surgeons divide or sometimes remove part of the vascular ring to relieve compression. Learn more about our Vascular Ring and Airway Program at the link in bio.
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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.