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Friends for 20 years and they didn't even know it. 👯
Grace and Amy are like most friends their age —they text, FaceTime, and provide each other constant support. The difference? Both were born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), and their parents connected while they received care through the Fetal Cardiology Program. But Grace and Amy didn’t connect themselves until nearly a decade later — when a social media post brought them together. Full story here: ms.spr.ly/6187QitXZ
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Congratulations, Jack Berry, on competing with the U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing team later this month in Italy!🎿 Your journey from bone cancer patient to elite athlete has inspired all of us here at Boston Children’s. We’ve seen your courage, resilience and unstoppable spirit up close—now it’s time to show the world. Go for gold, Jack! 🏅💙 Read Jack’s story: ms.spr.ly/6188Qg412
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Sunshine, good friends and great vibes—all to help kids? Count us in! Register now for the Eversource Walk for Boston Children’s Hospital on Sunday, June 14. Stroll our route along the Charles River, enjoy music, food and family-friendly fun, and join a community that’s committed to helping kids heal. All ages and abilities are welcome, so bring your whole crew! Register now: ms.spr.ly/6188QgPF8
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Lincoln’s birthday, one year apart 🎂🎈
Throwback to last year, Lincoln was visited by @bostonfirefighters when they learned that he loved fire engines and firefighters. At the time, he was staying at Boston Children’s Hospital waiting for a heart transplant—which meant he spent both his fourth and fifth birthdays at the hospital. A year later, he was able to celebrate his birthday at home for the first time in two years and has already recovered from a successful surgery. Swipe to see how much he’s grown in just a year since having his transplant—and don’t forget to wish Lincoln a happy birthday! ✨💙
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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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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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