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This November, Erin will be celebrating 29 years with her original transplanted heart from Boston Childrenās Hospital! At just 18 months old, she received her transplant on Nov. 2, 1996, changing her life forever.
Because of her donor, sheās been able to graduate from college, get married, become a mom, and make memories with her amazing kids. When you choose to be an organ donor, youāre helping a child have a chance at becoming a healthy adult, just like Erin.
Learn more about our Heart Transplant Program: www.childrenshospital.org/programs/heart-transplanā¦
#bostonchildrenshospital #cardiology #hearttransplantpatient #pediatrics #bch #boston #hearttransplant #patientstory
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Meet our 2025 Advocates! š Next week, Boston Childrenās is heading to Washington D.C. for Family Advocacy Day! Weāre excited to team up with Childrenās Hospital Association āŖ@speaknowforkidsvideoā¬ to meet with Members of Congress and advocate for public policy priorities that support childrenās health. Stay tuned to our channel all week for inspiring stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and highlights from the Hill!
Learn more: www.childrenshospitals.org/education/events/familyā¦
#bostonchildrenshospital #speaknowforkids #advocacyday2025 #pediatrics #bch #boston
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Our latest episode of #CardiacConversationsāCaring for the adult congenital heartāis now available to watch on demand! š»
Our expert panel discussed the unique needs of adults living with #CHD and how #bostonchildrenshospital supports lifelong care through surgery, cardiology, and multidisciplinary collaboration. š
#adultcongenitalheartdisease #podcast #livestream #bostonchildrenshospital #pediatrics #cardiology
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When a rare form of brain inflammation called Rasmussen syndrome led June to experience more than 100 seizures a day, her mom brought her to the #bostonchildrenshospital Neuroimmunology Center. Now, thanks to a live-changing surgery, June is seizure free! š
Read June's story here: answers.childrenshospital.org/june-rasmussen-syndrā¦
#bostonchildrenshospital #neuroimmunology #neuro #neurosurgery #pediatrics #bch #boston #patientstory #seizures
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Avaās parents, Lily and Austin, are glad they sought a second opinion at Boston Childrenās Hospital. The 3-year-old now has two functioning ventricles after our cardiac surgery team performed a biventricular repair on her complex condition. ā¤ļø š©ŗ Her parents are grateful Ava's care team gave her a chance to be "great and amazing." š« And they're happy to see her back home in Pennsylvania, playing with her three cats š± and impressing everyone with her āEnergizer Bunny energy.ā Keep it going, Ava!
Heart Center: www.childrenshospital.org/centers/heart-center
#BiV #DORV #bendersonheartcenter #heartcenter #bostonchildrenshospital #pediatrics #patientstory
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In this episode of Answers Parentcast, Dr. Natasha Archer, director of the Sickle Cell Disease Program at Dana-Farber/Boston Children's, joins Dr. Jennifer Arnold to discuss sickle cell disease (SCD), including diagnosis, management, and even potential cures.
#parentpodcast #SickleCell #GetToKnowSickleCell #podcast #parentingtips #parentcast #bostonchildrenshospital #pediatrics
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Today marks a big milestone for the reverse double-switch 1.5 ventricle repair ā or as we like to call it, the Super Easton! š¦øš
Five years ago today, Easton became the first person in the world to undergo this innovative #biventricularrepair surgery at Boston Childrenās Hospital. Since then, he and his family have been busy enjoying every moment and celebrating how far the heart community has come! ā¤ļø
Now in third grade, Easton loves superheroes, hanging out with his brothers, swimming š, reading š, visiting theme parks š¢, building Legos, and cheering on the UNC-Greensboro soccer team. ā½
Heās also been a champion for #congenitalheartdefects awareness, helping support local research efforts ā all while still making routine visits to Boston for follow-up care.
Happy #heartiversary, Super Easton! š«šŖ
Check our Easton's original story: answers.childrenshospital.org/left-sided-heart/
#bostonchildrenshospital #cardiology #pediatrics #bch #boston #patientstory
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Did you know that our The Benderson Family Heart Center at Boston Childrenās Hospital treats adult patients too? Many adults living with congenital heart disease (#CHD) still need expert care from a team trained in both pediatric and adult needsāeven years after their childhood surgeries.
In this episode of #CardiacConversations, our team will explain how we care for adults with CHDāsupporting their heart health and overall well-being through every stage of life.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 1:00 PM ET
Live on Zoom & Facebook
Submit your questions and register here: bostonchildrens.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VIq_zpā¦
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This #MondayMilestone is to celebrate Andre'! š Andreā was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (#HLHS) back in 1986 and had two surgeries with the team at Boston Childrenās Hospital. Here he is today with his family -- his milestone is that he's celebrating his 10-year wedding anniversary š¤ Cheers to health, happiness, and love, Andre'!
Submit your family's milestone here: app.wyng.com/6001a9e330ae0701c7e36c3a
#bostonchildrenshospital #heartcenter #hearthealth #cardiology #pediatrics #bch #boston #patientstory
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Researcher š¬ , runner š , rock climber š§āāļø , pianist š¹ , improv comedian š , and much more ā 33-year-old Stephan manages the struggles of heart disease by pursuing hobbies and interests he can control. Read how Boston Childrenās Hospital's adult heart program supports his lifelong journey. answers.childrenshospital.org/adult-congenital-heaā¦
#bostonchildrenshospital #bch #boston #cardio #heartdisease #hearthealth #patientstory #cardiology
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Boston Childrenās Hospital is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and is a pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Home to the worldās largest research enterprise based at a pediatric medical center, its discoveries have benefited both children and adults since 1869. Today, 3,000 researchers and scientific staff, including 11 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 24 members of the National Academy of Medicine and 10 Howard Hughes Medical Investigators comprise Boston Childrenās research community. Founded as a 20-bed hospital for children, Boston Childrenās is now a 485-bed comprehensive center for pediatric and adolescent health care.
For more information about the hospital and its research visit www.bostonchildrens.org
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