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Making a difference in children’s lives: A guide to the 2022 election season

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Voting is your right and your way to make a difference in children’s lives. When you cast your vote, you’re letting elected officials know where you stand on issues such as access to health care, behavioral health, and child nutrition programs. In this spirit of civic engagement, Boston Children’s Hospital encourages all eligible citizens to make their voices ... Read More about Making a difference in children’s lives: A guide to the 2022 election season
Tagged: advocacy, community health, coronavirus, policy
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Addressing food insecurity: How Boston Children’s makes food accessible for patients

Health and Parenting, Our Community
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
Tagged: celiac disease, child life, community health, culture, diet, family partnerships, gastroenterology, nutrition
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Widespread recognition of Juneteenth carries the hope of change

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For African American and Black employees of Boston Children’s, the mainstream acceptance of Juneteenth is a promising step toward national healing. It was only last year that June 19 — “Juneteenth” for short — became a federal holiday, giving all Americans an opportunity to reflect on the legacy of slavery, the civil rights movement, and race ... Read More about Widespread recognition of Juneteenth carries the hope of change
Tagged: health equity
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Contributing to every level of care: Our Asian American and Pacific Islander community

Our Community, People
People come to Boston Children’s Hospital to receive care from some of the best clinicians in the world. Yet the safe, nurturing environment that greets patients and families is the work of an extensive team. The Environmental Services team, for instance, works tirelessly to ensure every area of the hospital remains clean and welcoming. The ... Read More about Contributing to every level of care: Our Asian American and Pacific Islander community
Tagged: health equity
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United in diversity: Our Asian American and Pacific Islander community

Our Community, People
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders contribute to patient care at Boston Children’s Hospital in virtually every way. Many work directly with patients as doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. Many contribute to care as researchers, lab technicians, and food service workers. Some work behind the scenes in human resources and administration, and some help maintain a safe, ... Read More about United in diversity: Our Asian American and Pacific Islander community
Tagged: health equity, racism
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Nurses Week 2022: Leading an enterprise-wide response to COVID-19

Our Community, People
The Infection Prevention Control (IPC) team at Boston Children’s Hospital plays an important role in the management of all infectious disease events. Its focus is to maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IPC department responded to a novel influenza pandemic and prepared extensively for patients with ... Read More about Nurses Week 2022: Leading an enterprise-wide response to COVID-19
Tagged: coronavirus, infectious diseases, nursing
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At the intersection of research and clinical care: Celebrating our female gastroenterologists

Our Community, People
In honor of Women’s History Month and National Doctor’s Day, we’re celebrating just a few of the amazing female gastroenterologists at Boston Children’s Hospital. Elizabeth Hait, MD, MPH Elizabeth Hait, MD, MPH Clinical director, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Co-Medical director, Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease Program Why did you want to become a physician? In ... Read More about At the intersection of research and clinical care: Celebrating our female gastroenterologists
Tagged: aerodigestive, fecal transplant, gastroenterology, research
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Dr. Dennis Spencer: The world needs more diverse doctors

Our Community, People
If you ask Dr. Dennis Spencer, he’ll tell you one of the best things about practicing medicine is the opportunity to work directly with people and communities. As a physician in Boston Children’s Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, he diagnoses and treats children with digestive disorders and educates patients and families about preventive measures ... Read More about Dr. Dennis Spencer: The world needs more diverse doctors
Tagged: gastroenterology, health equity, nutrition
Joy Gueverra and Heslandia Tavares for Black History Month

Letters to our younger selves: Joy Gueverra and Heslandia Tavares

Our Community, People
Black History Month celebrates the achievements of African Americans in U. S. history. Established in February 1926, the event recognizes those who have inspired positive change through advocacy, community building, and professional success. In honor of Black History Month and this year’s theme of Black health and wellness, we are featuring a few of the ... Read More about Letters to our younger selves: Joy Gueverra and Heslandia Tavares
Tagged: health equity, heart center, icu
Ron Wilkinson for Black History Month

Letters to our younger selves: Ron Wilkinson

Our Community, People
Black History Month celebrates the achievements of African Americans in U. S. history. Established in February 1926, the event recognizes those who have inspired positive change through advocacy, community building, and professional success. In honor of Black History Month and this year’s theme of Black health and wellness, we are featuring a few of the ... Read More about Letters to our younger selves: Ron Wilkinson
Tagged: health equity

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