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Surgeon Killed in Tulsa Medical Building Shooting Had Boston Ties
The surgeon that authorities believe was targeted by the gunman who opened fire at a Tulsa, Oklahoma medical office graduated from Harvard Medical School and had fellowships at multiple Boston hospitals. Dr. Preston J. Phillips, an orthopedic surgeon, was killed along with another doctor, a receptionist, and a patient’s husband in the shooting at the Natalie Medical Building on the...
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FBI Director Says Agency Thwarted Cyberattack on Boston Children's Hospital
The FBI thwarted a planned cyberattack on Boston Children’s Hospital that was to have been carried out by hackers sponsored by the Iranian government, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday. Wray, speaking at a Boston College cybersecurity conference, said the FBI acted on a tip from another intelligence agency last August and was able to stop the attack. It wasn’t the...
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The Beauty of Helping Others: Joyful Cut-A-Thon Event for Boston Children's Hospital
There’s no shortage of buzz going around when it comes to Salon Eva Michelles’ participation in Boston’s Cut-A-Thon event on April 10th. The fundraiser is driven by the joy and beauty in benefiting Boston Children’s Hospital.
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Baker Gets Buzzed: Head-Shaving Fundraiser Supports Boston Children's
Gov. Charlie Baker joined several Patriots players in getting their heads buzzed during the Save by Shaving fundraiser, which raises money for Boston Children’s Hospital.
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Dozens Rally to Protest Conversion of Tufts Children's Hospital
Families and nurses stood together Saturday calling for Wellforce Health System to keep Tufts Hospital open to inpatient pediatric care. In January, Tufts announced it would close the hospital, formerly known as The Floating Hospital for Children, by July. Tufts said the decision comes as they see fewer children being hospitalized. The extra capacity will be used to meet the…
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Parents Honoring Son's Legacy With ‘Jonny Bags'
A Plymouth couple who lost their son last summer is doing what they can to help other families in his memory.
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Conn., Maine, Mass. Report Record Kids' COVID Hospitalizations
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine and six other states are reporting record numbers of COVID-related pediatric hospitalizations, according to a new NBC News analysis. And sure enough, that’s the case at Boston Children’s Hospital to UMass Children’s Medical Center. But the infectious disease physicians treating those patients say it has more to do with the overall surge than anything specific to...
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Largest Mass. Health Systems to Require Booster for COVID Vaccine
Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Lahey Health, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, are requiring booster shots as part of their Covid vaccine mandates, restarting efforts to ensure their workforces are protected against the virus.
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BCH: Keeping Children Healthy and Safe During COVID
Boston Children’s Hospital President & CEO Dr. Kevin Churchwell talks about their response to the pandemic and the critical importance of mental and emotional health services.
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A Night of Milagros Para Niños
through heartwarming stories, A Night of Milagros para Niños, Miracles for Children, will show how Boston Children’s Hospital, rated the top pediatric hospital in the country, is helping underserved Latino families here at home and around the world access world-class medical care. You can help too!
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Girl, 7, Helps Pay for Her Brain Surgeries With Lemonade Stand
Seven-year-old Liza Scott is a spunky kid and full of energy. She’s in good spirits despite receiving devastating news several weeks ago that turned her whole world upside-down. That news is what brought Liza and her family from Homewood, Alabama, to Boston Children’s Hospital. “About a month ago she had some pretty massive seizures,” Liza’s mother, Elizabeth Scott said....
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Girl Sells Lemonade for Surgery
A family is traveling to Boston Children’s Hospital hoping to help a little girl fighting off a rare and life-threatening condition. Seen-year-old Liza Scott started business to help cover the cost of her expensive treatment.
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Boston Researchers Look to Create Anti-Opioid Vaccine
Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital are trying to develop a fentanyl-based vaccine to help prevent opioid-related deaths.
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Your COVID Vaccine Questions Answered by a Top Expert
Do you have questions about the coronavirus vaccines? Now’s your chance to ask an expert. We’re being joined at 10 a.m. Wednesday by Dr. Ofer Levy, director of the Precision Vaccines Program at Boston Children’s Hospital and a member of the FDA’s COVID vaccine advisory committee. Follow along here or contribute your questions by commenting on our live video...
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Boston Children's Hospital Names New CEO
Boston Children’s Hospital has named Dr. Kevin B. Churchwell as its next CEO, promoting him from being the hospital’s president and chief operating officer. The board of trustees’ vote to name Churchwell CEO was unanimous, the hospital said in a news release Monday. “As our new CEO he will build on his impressive set of achievements over the past...
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Children Sickened by Rare Coronavirus-Related Illness
A mysterious illness that may be linked to COVID-19 is affecting children in Boston and elsewhere.
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Pandemic Raises Poisoning Concerns
The Poison Control Center at Boston Children’s Hospital is getting 50% more calls about disinfectants and bleach amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Boston Hospitals Play Key Role in Study on Coronavirus' Impact on Immune System
A nationwide study is underway researching coronavirus survivors, and two Boston hospitals are playing a key role. “The study is really an unprecedented effort to get a deep, deep look at how coronavirus interacts with the human immune system,” said Dr. Ofer Levy, a principal investigator with the project. Patients from across the country, including Boston, will be followed for…
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Hunter's Run 5k
Kristen Williams and son Hunter talk about the 5th Annual Hunter’s Run 5k & Fun Run. At just 12 years old Hunter has had over 100 surgeries, including two double lung transplants. The race honors Hunter’s health journey and raises money and awareness for organ donation and Boston Children’s Hospital. For more information, visit huntersrunfoundation.org/race-details.
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Shine Your Light for Boston Children's Hospital
On Monday February 24th Boston will light up blue! Visit http://giving.childrenshospital.org for a wristband.