Archive for Veronica Giarla
Making autism evaluations accessible: Boston Children’s tests virtual options
At this time the virtual autism diagnosis program is only available to internal Boston Children’s Hospital primary care patients who receive care at the Children’s Hospital Primary Care Center or at Boston Children’s at Martha Eliot. Many obstacles can delay a diagnosis of autism in children, including language barriers, waiting lists for evaluation, and access ... Read More about Making autism evaluations accessible: Boston Children’s tests virtual options
Running the Boston Marathon with a purpose: Ben’s liver transplant journey
Ben is no stranger to sports — in fact he’s probably the most excited when he’s able to get on a soccer field or with his team. This April, he’ll be running alongside the Boston Children’s Hospital team at the Boston Marathon! At 18 years old, Ben has already overcome incredible challenges, so taking on ... Read More about Running the Boston Marathon with a purpose: Ben’s liver transplant journey
We didn’t give up hope: Emily’s fighting chance with her lung transplant
Emily lights up every room she’s in with her giggles and confidence — not to mention her sparkly painted nails and glittery makeup. At 6 years old, she’s able to win people over with her bright smile and electric personality. All this is made possible because Emily was given the gift of life — an ... Read More about We didn’t give up hope: Emily’s fighting chance with her lung transplant
What every family should know about RSV
To help keep your family safe and informed about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), we spoke to Dr. Kathleen Conroy, Clinical Chief for Children’s Hospital Primary Care Center (CHPCC). What is RSV and what are the symptoms? RSV is a virus that causes upper and lower respiratory tract infections, most commonly in children and infants; however, ... Read More about What every family should know about RSV
Hirschprung’s disease won’t stop Myles from smiling
Looking at Myles today, you’ll see a picture-perfect 1-year-old full of smiles and giggles. He babbles like any other baby and has a lot of energy that keeps his parents on their toes. You wouldn’t know that the past 12 months have held a series of surprises for his parents — and life-changing treatment for ... Read More about Hirschprung’s disease won’t stop Myles from smiling
Getting a diagnosis of ureteropelvic junction obstruction: Macy’s journey
“It’s ok to be afraid,” says 8-year-old Macy with a strong smile. She would know: She recently experienced a health scare that impacted everything she did, leaving her to feel like she would never get better. While celebrating Hanukkah last year, Macy was playing with her twin sister, Isabel, when she started feeling intense pain ... Read More about Getting a diagnosis of ureteropelvic junction obstruction: Macy’s journey
Finding hope in hard times: Max’s journey with ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis
When Rachel’s son, Max, had a string of persistent symptoms that caused him to be in and out of their local pediatrician’s office, Rachel knew something deeper was going on. “He would wake up from a deep sleep with intense abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting, he was very sick.” Their pediatrician thought Max just had ... Read More about Finding hope in hard times: Max’s journey with ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis
What to know about Enterovirus D68
A virus called the Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is one to look out for — not just seasonally, but year-round — as it can cause serious health risks to children. EV-D68 is just one strain of Enteroviruses, which cause colds, fever, headaches, vomiting, and rashes among other symptoms. Most Enterovirus infections are very common and spread ... Read More about What to know about Enterovirus D68
There’s no stopping Jack: His journey with craniosynostosis
Jack is almost 2 years old and loves to swim, chase his older sister around the house, and just bring lots of laughs to everyone he meets. For such a happy kid, he’s had an uphill battle to get to this point — starting when he was born. “Something wasn’t right with the shape of ... Read More about There’s no stopping Jack: His journey with craniosynostosis
Addressing food insecurity: How Boston Children’s makes food accessible for patients
Food insecurity is more common than you might think, affecting an estimated 21.1% of Massachusetts households with children in 2023. To add to the stress, families of children with dietary restrictions who face food insecurity are frequently left with limited options to find proper nutrition. One of the biggest hurdles when it comes to addressing ... Read More about Addressing food insecurity: How Boston Children’s makes food accessible for patients