Benjamin, one of our patients & huge
@celtics
fan, will join all of
@BostonChildrens
and cheer tonight for the C’s in the
@NBA
playoffs. The 10-year-old, who loves the dyed-green hair of Marcus Smart,
@smart_MS3
, has a message for his favorite player: “You got this!” 🏀 ☘️
.
@celtics
forward,
@gordonhayward
, and his wife, Robyn, generously donated 450
@dunkindonuts
$5 gift cards to our front-line Emergency Room workers to thank them for all their hard work! Watch this special message from Gordon and his daughter, Bernie 💚
Thank you to our friend
@Aly_Raisman
for a fun visit today with our patients and families 🤩 💜 We always appreciate her words of encouragement and positive energy!
Today we successfully delivered 10
#ventilators
to our neighbors at
@The_BMC
with the help of
@BOSTON_EMS
. Wishing our fellow Boston hospitals the best as they continue to support patients and families during this time!
We’re excited to announce that
#BostonChildrens
has been named the nation’s number 1 pediatric hospital by
@usnews
, 7 years running. Now, more than ever, we’re committed to finding families answers. Now, more than ever, we want to thank you for trusting us with your care.
Recently,
@BostonUprising
made an extra special stop to meet with Boston Children's patient and
#esports
fan, Michael! Thank you to the team for all the smiles and fun :)
The
@Patriots
rookies stopped by Boston Children's today to spend time with patients and show off their stellar singing skills! Check out this clip of top draft pick
@NVBentley33
's incredible rendition of "Lean On Me." Thanks for visiting!
@espn
@FOXSports
@wbzsports
.
@SabrinaAnnLynn
dropped by
#SeacrestStudios
on Sunday, which means she has officially visited all ten Seacrest Studios across the country! Thank you to Sabrina for visiting!
Shout out to our friend &
@Patriots
center
@dandrews61
for hand-delivering the proceeds from the
@NewEraCap
/Patriots winter hats he designed with one of our oncology patients! Check out some special moments from his visit today 🤩 🏈 💙
One our favorite days of the year! THANK YOU to
@MANationalGuard
for the incredible toy donations and dedication to our patient families ❤️🎁
#toyruckmarch
Special delivery from our friends
@MANationalGuard
! They marched from Dorchester to Boston Children's this morning with ruck sacks full of toys and activities for our kiddos. We can't thank them enough for the ongoing support!
Today marks an incredible milestone for the Boston Children’s Hospital as we celebrate the opening of the Fazzalari Sky Bridge! Catch this first look.
#transformingtomorrow
For the seventh year in a row, we are honored to be named the
#1
pediatric hospital in the nation by
@usnews
. Learn more about the rankings in
@BostonGlobe
:
To show support to our neighbors at
@BrighamWomens
, our CICU nurses posted these signs in the windows facing their way! We are all in this together
#BostonStrong
💙
Even though we can't celebrate like usual, we still are excited to reign in
#SeacrestStudios
6th birthday party, virtually! Thank you
@RyanFoundation
for your support and opportunities for endless smiles over the last six years! 🎉 🎈
Proud to announce that Boston Children's Hospital has been ranked
#1
Children's Hospital by
@usnews
. Learn more about this exciting accomplishment:
#BostonChildrens
Today, the FDA approved the first CRISPR therapy to treat
#sicklecell
disease, developed at Boston Children's! Read how Drs. Stu Orkin,
@bloodgenes
, &
@danielevanbauer
found they could activate life-sustaining hemoglobin proteins in sickle cell patients.
Singer/songwriter
#EdSheeran
paid a visit to Boston Children's before his sold out show at
@GilletteStadium
! Read more about it in this story from
@People
:
When it comes to
#weightloss
, eating less & restricting calories may potentially cause more harm than good. Our
@davidludwigmd
shares insight on fueling our bodies and the benefits of a low-carb diet on
@TODAYshow
. .
Thank you for helping make Boston Children’s Hospital the nation’s
#1
pediatric hospital according to
@usnews
— nine years in a row! Your support makes all the difference for our children.
Congratulations to our hometown favorite
@RedSox
on their World Series win! From Opening Day to the celebratory parade, we support you!
#gosox
#cityofchampions
Along with being ranked number one in the nation,"Boston Children's ranked first, second, third, or fourth in every specialty compared to it's 49 peers" in the
@usnews
rankings, reports
@BosBizJournal
:
Congratulations to Kimberly Stegmaier, MD, for being elected to the
@AACR
Board of Directors for her extensive work in
#cancer
research.
@DFBC_PedCare
.
We’re so honored that we are once again among the top-ranked pediatric hospitals in the nation by
@USNews
. Thank you to our community of patients, families, providers, and staff for continuing to make Boston Children’s where the world comes for answers. 💙
.
@EnesKanter
from the
@celtics
shared a special shout out to our Boston Children's
#healthcareheroes
and patient families! Thank you, Enes, for the continued support 💚
Proud to announce that Boston Children's Hospital has been ranked
#1
Children's Hospital by
@usnews
. Learn more about this exciting accomplishment:
#BostonChildrens
Thank you,
@RobGronkowski
for supporting Boston Children’s during your nine years with
@Patriots
. We are so grateful for your visits full of singing, dancing and making our patients’ days a little brighter. To us, you are a champion on and off the field!
“You can’t see me smiling, but I’m very happy!” -Jen Ormsby, Director of Infection Prevention 😷
This week Boston Children’s received its first shipment of the
#COVID19
vaccine, a historic moment in this pandemic. We are proud to begin the vaccination of our healthcare workers.
The
@NERevolution
are always cheering for our patients and families, today it's our turn to cheer them on in Orlando for the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Let’s Go Revs!
#NERevs
|
#MLSCupPlayoffs
We are pleased to announce Dr. Kevin Churchwell will take the lead at Boston Children’s as Chief Executive Officer in March 2021 following CEO Sandra Fenwick’s retirement: via
@BostonGlobe
Transgender youth were already at increased risk for mental health concerns before the pandemic. Learn how the
#mentalhealth
team in our
#Gender
Multi-specialty Service worked quickly to provide access via
#telehealth
during this critical time.
Great to hear from our leadership this morning at the
@usnews
kickoff celebration! Proud to be ranked the
#1
pediatric hospital for the 6th year in a row🤩🥇🏥💙
"The International Day of Women and Girls in Science reminds me that passion for science can be sparked by even a single experience at any age. As a scientist, I advocate for making opportunities available for everyone to get involved." Maria Lehtinen, PhD,
@LehtinenLab
.
Happy Spring!
4 days until Boston Children’s Rooftop Garden re-opens! 🌸
12 days until Fenway Opening Day! ⚾️
16 days until Public Garden Swan Boats open! 🛶
18 days until Boston Marathon! 🏃🏽♀️
85 days until Summer! ☀️
We are proud to announce that Boston Children's has been ranked as the nation’s top children's hospital by
@usnews
. Learn more about this incredible honor:
Nothing brightens up a day better than a visit from
#EdSheeran
! He stopped by our
@RyanFoundation
studio for an interview & acoustic performance of "Perfect." Read more from
@People
:
"We've been telling people to eat less and move more – but it doesn't seem to be working. We need new ways of thinking,” says our
@davidludwigmd
on the old calories in-calories-out
#weightloss
method. Learn more from Dr. Ludwig in
@USATODAY
@YahooNews
:
We are now accepting donations of surgical masks, N95 masks, gloves and gowns in their original, un-opened packaging. Please ship to: BCH-DONATIONS, MA2 Receiving, 53 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115, ATTN: Brian Becquart. We appreciate our community's continued support!
Thank you
@gordonhayward
& his wife Robyn for visiting our patients today! We are excited to launch this year’s
@ExtraLife4Kids
campaign to be a game changer for kids🎮 Help Gordon reach his fundraising goal here:
Child Life Services from Boston Children's at Waltham found a great way to support patient families during this uncertain time! Check out their awesome chalk art messages 💙 🎨
Happy Marathon Monday! ✨ Good luck to our 200
#MilesforMiracles
runners in the
@BostonMarathon
today. 🏁 Keep an eye out for their checkered singlets and follow us for live updates and photos! 💙💛 Support the team and learn more about
#MilesforMiracles
:
Today is
#NationalDoctorsDay
! Join us in saying thank you to all the fantastic physicians at Boston Children’s Hospital and beyond for all they do for their patients.
Conner Hess is the first kid in the world to receive an FDA approved gene therapy for CALD - a rare genetic condition that causes neurological devastation. And it happened here at Boston Children's 💙 Learn more ⬇️
@BostonGlobe
You supported us during our lip sync battles in Seacrest Studios and brightened our days with bedside visits, so now it's our time to support you! Best of luck to our hometown favorite
@RedSox
as they kick off Game 1 of the
#WorldSeries
tonight at
@fenwaypark
!
#GoSox
Tonight, 35+ of Boston's most iconic structures, including the Prudential Building, City Hall, TD Garden, & the Zakim Bridge, will shine in blue for Boston Children’s Hospital!
#BCHShineYourLight
Proud of our newest National Academy of Medicine members:
@LoisLeeMD
for research on firearm injuries,
@sahin_m
for work in neurogenetic disorders,
@timothyspringer
for research on cell signal transmission, and Yi Zhang for his epigenetics contributions.
Our patients celebrated
#OneBostonDay
on Sunday with a party hosted by
@7News
, filled with pizza, games and a surprise visit from
@marty_walsh
! Read more about the fun day we had:
"This is a celebration of hope, dedication, and gratitude."
Dr. Kevin Churchwell, President and CEO of Boston Children's Hospital, thanks all of those who made Boston Children's the
#1
pediatric hospital in the nation for the ninth year in a row.
Congrats to Dr. Alireza Shamshirsaz (Shami), on being selected as leader of the scientific forums for
#SMFM24
&
#SMFM25
, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting! Your expertise & dedication to the field of maternal-fetal surgery have earned you this honor 👏
We are thrilled to unveil our new
@Disney
installations on the main campus of Boston Children’s.
#Disney
’s beloved characters and legendary creativity will help us deliver comfort and inspiration to patients and families. Tune in to this video for the big reveal!
Thank you to the nearly 200 runners who challenged today's
#BostonMarathon
for Boston Children’s Hospital! Together, they have raised $2.1 million & counting to help kids!
We are thrilled to share that the hospital has expanded patient family housing to a newly opened location at 1260 Boylston St. named The Bon, welcoming our first patient family there this week 🏢 This new space increases the hospital’s total number of available rooms to 50!
The new bridge has a name! Beginning in September, patients, families and staff will cross over Longwood Avenue between Boston Children’s Patient and Family Garage and the hospital via the Fazzalari Sky Bridge! Check out this video to learn more.
After breaking his neck during a high school football game, Brian thought he would never walk again. Thanks to the medical team at Boston Children’s, he will cross the graduation stage & attend
@BridgeStateU
in September: via
@wbz