The Lymphoma Program at Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center is one of the leading programs of its kind in the world. More than 95 percent of the children we treat at our center for Hodgkin lymphoma and 80 percent of those …

Lower extremity care for disorders of the foot, ankle, knee, leg, and hip The Lower Extremity Program at Boston Children's Hospital offers comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children of all ages with conditions affecting their lower …

The term "low vision" is used to describe a visual impairment that hinders a child’s ability to perform everyday tasks, despite the use of glasses, contact lenses, or medical and surgical therapy. If your child has low vision, the Low Vision Service at …

If your child has been diagnosed with neurofibromatosis, you probably have many questions about what it is and what comes next. Neurofibromatosis, commonly called NF, is a genetic disorder. There are two forms of NF ( NF1 and NF2 ), and it’s important to …

Preventing childhood obesity for a healthier tomorrow The New Balance Foundation and Boston Children’s Hospital share a mission to end the childhood obesity epidemic. Today, an estimated one in three children is affected by excess weight or obesity . Some …

When a child’s needs can’t be met at their local hospital or on the main medical floor, they are often referred or transferred to one of the Boston Children’s Hospital intensive care units. The ICUs provide critically-ill children with the highest level …

The Adolescent and Young Adult Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Program at Boston Children’s Hospital provides care to patients interested in obtaining an intrauterine device (IUD) or the contraceptive implant. LARC is a highly effective form …

If your child needs to stay overnight at Boston Children's Hospital for inpatient care, our team of specialists in Hospital Medicine at Boston Children's will help care for them. This team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, nutritionists, and child …

The Pediatric Cornea Program at Boston Children’s Hospital offers comprehensive evaluation and management of children with corneal and ocular surface diseases. There are many diseases of the cornea that afflict children, but when properly diagnosed and …

The Ophthalmology Department of Boston Children’s Hospital offers specialized care for children with glaucoma , a condition in which the pressure inside the eye is elevated. This high pressure can cause damage to the optic nerve and vision loss that may …