Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving and advancing the health and well-being of children around the world through its life-changing work in clinical care, biomedical research, medical education and community engagement.
Boston Children's is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals in the world by Newsweek and among best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. It is home to the world's largest pediatric research enterprise, and it is the leading recipient of pediatric research funding from the National Institutes of Health. It is the primary pediatric teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School. Boston Children’s treats more children with rare diseases and complex conditions than any other hospital.
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Welcome Teddy, our new facility dog! After 18 months of training by @dogsforbetterlives7350 , Teddy is ready to get to work 🐾 alongside his handler Erin, a certified child life specialist. Together Erin and Teddy will support patients.😌 You might see them helping patients feel calm, teaching about a diagnosis/the hospital, or playing fetch to get moving. If you see Teddy and Erin, please ask to say hi! 👋
A big thank you to @Dunkin-Donutsand the Dunkin' Joy In Childhood Foundation for making this paw-sible with a Dogs for Joy grant.💙
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Boston singers Erik Dunn and @KristenMerlin stopped by Seacrest Studios to sing, laugh, and bring some much-needed joy to our patients. ✨ We can't thank them enough for spending the afternoon with us! 💙
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Jack is larger than life!
On a recent visit to Boston Children’s, the 5-year-old was thrilled to see himself on one of the hospital’s large murals of patients. But that’s not the only big thing about Jack: He’s in good health and attending kindergarten after becoming the first partial heart transplant patient in New England 💙
Read about his family’s experience here: answers.childrenshospital.org/aortic-valve-replace…
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Happy Thanksgiving week!
We are so thankful for all of the amazing families that take time out of their lives to participate in research and give back to the Down Syndrome community! If you would like to participate in research, feel free to email the Down Syndrome Program at downsyndrome.research@childrens.harvard.edu and see what you might be eligible for! We have opportunities for everyone! 🦃❤️
#downsyndrome #bostonchildrenshospital #pediatrics #downsyndromeresearch #downsyndromeawareness
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When 12-year-old competitive dancer Sophia was diagnosed with a “massive” brain tumor, her parents knew that traveling from Wisconsin to our Brain Tumor Center would be worth the trip. Two years later, Sophia is back on stage — and in the spotlight! ✨
Read her full story: answers.childrenshospital.org/sophia-brain-tumor/
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Your generosity makes a difference to the kids in our care. This holiday season, consider giving to Boston Children’s. Your donation helps bring lifesaving answers to patients and families in our community and beyond.
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A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who joined us for our first-ever Fetal Intervention Family Day! It was wonderful to reconnect with our Fetal Care and Surgery Center alumni and see how well your little ones doing. 🥰
And a special thank-you to Kimball Farm for having us.
We’re excited to make Family Day a lasting tradition. 💙 www.childrenshospital.org/programs/fetal-care-and-…
#familyday2025 #fetalcare #fetalintervention #childrenshospital #bostonchildrenshospital
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Happy #WorldDiabetesDay from @ChildrensHospital! Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting children worldwide, but families don’t have to navigate it alone.
Watch our ParentCast episode: “How is diabetes managed in children?”
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Arnold sits down with Dr. Katharine Garvey, director of the diabetes program and clinical chief for diabetes at Boston Children's Hospital, to break down how diabetes is managed in kids, what to expect after diagnosis, and what every family should know.
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Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! This week @ChildrensHospital celebrates our amazing Nurse Practitioners — compassionate caregivers, skilled clinicians, and dedicated advocates who make a difference every day. Thank you for your expertise, empathy, collaborative spirit and commitment to delivering exceptional care to every patient.
We appreciate all that you do — today and always!
#bostonchildrenshospital #pediatrics #nursepractitioners #NursePractitionerWeek #NPweek #nursepractitionerappreciation
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Today on #VeteransDay we honor those who have served and continue to serve our country. Thank you for your service!
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