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Join us in Eastie on May 19 for the next event in our Neighborhood Fitness Series with the Boston Athletic Association! ✨
Meet us at East Boston Memorial Park for a 1 and 2 mile fun run/walk. Bring your friends and family, as this event is FREE for everyone of all ages and abilities.💙💛
Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6189YReBR
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As we begin our celebration of Nurses Week, a few of our incredible nurses have been highlighted in The Boston Globe. 👏 Whether they’re providing comfort or going above and beyond in a clinical setting, our nurses give their all to our patient families. Give a shout-out to the nurses in your life in the comments below! ✨👇 Read more: ms.spr.ly/6181YRKK5
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From Halloween and Christmas visits, to signing autographs, to high-fives and more, the Boston Bruins have always been incredible supporters of our patients and the hospital. Now, we are cheering them on as they continue their playoff run and head into Game 7! 🏒 Best of luck to our favorite Ken’s and our best Buddy, from all of us here at Boston Children’s Hospital! Go B’s!!! 💛🖤👏
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Beautiful words and photos! The Boston Bruins are so giving - on and off the ice. Let’s Go Bruins!! 🖤💛
I was a frequent patient in the old Clinical Research Center aka Division 20 back in the late 1960's. #Endocrinology
Arwen and Cedric are sister and brother who are navigating Stickler syndrome, a genetic disorder that can cause jaw and breathing challenges and retinal detachment. As a carrier herself, their mom, Aimee, knows the experience firsthand. That’s why she’s so grateful for the expert care her children receive from the Cleft and Craniofacial Center. Read their story on our blog. 👇
Leading the way for Stickler syndrome - Boston Children's Answers
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Aimee, who has Stickler syndrome, shares how she helps her children navigate the genetic disorder and their care at Boston Children's.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Each year, Yoga Reaches Out brings together their dedicated and energetic community for a day of yoga and celebration in support of Boston Children’s Hospital. Thank you to all our 2024 participants who joined us at Gillette Stadium and raised more than $480,000 to support our patient families and advance lifesaving research. 💙 ✨
Help us reach our fundraising goal and learn more about this powerful event: ms.spr.ly/6188YuPFC
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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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