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Yesterday was a milestone day! Boston Children’s and Franciscan Children’s celebrated the groundbreaking for the future clinical building – Hale Family Building – on Franciscan Children’s campus in Brighton. This campus renewal project will create a transformative system of pediatric behavioral health and rehabilitative care. Granite Consigli Construction Co., Inc isgenuity
We appreciate the unwavering support of Karen and Rob Hale, as well as many in city, state, and federal government who have supported us in getting to this point and those who celebrated with us today. Thank you to U.S. Senator Ed Markey, Congresswoman Lori Trahan, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Massachusetts State Representative Kevin Honan, the Office of Massachusetts State Senator Will Brownsberger, the Office of House Majority Leader State Representative Mike Moran, Massachusetts Department of Public Health leadership, Massachusetts Department of Mental Health leadership, the Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭, Boston City Council President Liz Breadon, Boston Housing Authority Administrator Kenzie Bok, Allston Brighton Neighborhood Liaison Jennifer Roberts, City of Boston behavioral health leadership, as well as many others in city government, the Massachusetts state legislature, the Healey-Driscoll administration.
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Thank you to everyone who was able to join us over the weekend celebrating another successful Fetal Intervention Family Day with the patients and families of our Fetal Care and Surgery Center! Our staff and their own families also came to connect with patient families—further strengthening the community we have built together.
Dr. Eyal Krispin, Director of the Fetal Care and Surgery Center, put it best saying, “Days like Saturday are a wonderful reminder of the lasting relationships we build with our families and what the Fetal Care and Surgery Center represents beyond the procedures and clinical care.” bostonchildrens.social/4e44BwV
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Walker welcomes Radhika, the newest member of the Boston Children’s menagerie, in the Karp Friendship Garden. 🐘 The visit was especially meaningful for Walker, who missed The Great Elephant Migration during its visit to Boston. We are grateful to Karen and Rob Hale for this thoughtful gift, which promises to bring moments of joy and wonder to patients, families, and staff while adding to the hospital’s garden spaces.
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One month to go! Game Week is 11/7 – 11/15, when Extra Life gamers unite to play their favorite games and raise funds for kids at Boston Children’s. Create or join a team now: bostonchildrens.social/4y9mFwJ
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The power of community was on full display at our annual Milagros para Niños gala! We danced, celebrated, and came together to raise more than $700,000 for patients and families at Boston Children’s Hospital. 🎉 Thank you for powering care and creating healthier futures for all!
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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.
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