Meet platelet pioneer Kellie Machlus, PhD
Kellie Machlus, PhD, is a Principal Investigator in the Megakaryocytes to Platelets Research Group within Boston Children’s Hospital’s Vascular Biology Program. She describes the thrill of discovery, being a scientist, and creating a safe, fun…
Boston Children’s Hospital continues to be a top-ranked pediatric…
We’re proud to share that Boston Children's Hospital is once again among the top-ranked pediatric hospitals in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Hear from our community of patients, families, providers, and staff about why they continue to…
Together, we make a difference
A message of gratitude from Boston Children’s.
Look inside our state-of-the-art Hale Family Building
Here at Boston Children’s Hospital, we’re excited to give you a look inside our brand-new Hale Family Building. With state-of-the-art medical facilities and family-centered rooms, your comfort and care will always be our top priority.
Boston Children's Hospital is the #1 pediatric hospital in the…
"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. …
A Special Message of Gratitude
As another year of the COVID-19 pandemic ends, our president and CEO Dr. Kevin B. Churchwell shares a message of gratitude to the best children's hospital team, and the families they care for.
Thank you for making Boston Children's #1 in 2021!
For the eighth year in a row, Boston Children's is ranked the number one children's hospital in the nation in the 2021-22 U.S. News & World Report "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings. Thank you to our patients, families, and our extraordinary…
Two Brookline Place: Design Fitout
The Amazing You is the design theme for Two Brookline Place. It highlights the amazing capacities of every brain, celebrates the imagination and provides whimsical and interactive prompts where visitors of all sizes can be inspired to wonder,…
Video Diary: Donating Blood at Boston Children’s
Donating blood is more important than ever as we navigate COVID-19 in the community. Watch as Joe from our video team walks us through the process of donating blood at Boston Children’s Blood Donor Center. If you are a healthy, eligible candidate,…
A kid’s guide to COVID: How is COVID spread?
This kid-friendly video explains how COVID is spread.
A kid’s guide to COVID: How do masks work?
This kid-friendly video explains how masks protect against COVID.
Inside the Medical Sports Medicine Fellowship
Fellows and faculty describe the Boston Children’s Medical Sports Medicine Fellowship (also called the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship) learning experience. Grounded in the basics of sports medicine, the program offers fellows flexibility to…
Meet Dr. Weston Northam
Growing up, Dr. Weston Northam was inspired by the nurses and physicians around him. Watch as Dr. Northam shares his journey as a pediatric neurosurgeon and co-director of the Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Center at Boston Children’s.
How do you repair an unbalanced AV canal defect?
A child who has an unbalanced AV canal defect (blood flow entering one ventricle more than the other) could have a procedure that allows the smaller ventricle to grow and establishes proper blood flow.
Meet Dr. Amy Roberts
A lifelong interest in gardening led Dr. Amy Roberts to take an elective course in plant genetics during college. That decision changed the trajectory of her career. Now at Boston Children’s, she explores genetics in a different way, working as a…
Meet Dr. Dominic Abrams
When Dr. Dominic Abrams was a trainee, he was inspired by how an attending doctor drew a picture of a congenital heart defect, explaining a complex diagnosis to a family while also bringing them comfort. He does the same now as a cardiologist and co…
A look inside the Center for Cardiovascular Genetics
Boston Children’s Center for Cardiovascular Genetics provides comprehensive evaluation and ongoing support to children and adults with all forms of cardiovascular genetic conditions. Our multidisciplinary team conducts genetic testing and…
Dress rehearsal for at-home trach care
Managing your child’s tracheostomy at home might seem like a daunting task, but before you leave the hospital, your care team will walk you through every step in a dress rehearsal. This instructional video reveals what to expect at the rehearsal so…
Using a self-inflating bag
It’s important to understand how to use a self-inflating bag. You should use it for the first and last daily suction of your child’s tracheostomy so that you’re prepared if there is ever an emergency. This instructional video will show you how you…
Open-suctioning a trach
Open-suctioning your child’s tracheostomy will clear mucus from the tube. This instructional video will show you how to do it and ensure your child can breathe effectively.
Changing a trach
It’s critical to change your child’s tracheostomy every month, but it doesn’t have to be a complicated process. Learn how to do it by watching these easy-to-follow steps.
Trach site care
Regularly cleaning your child’s tracheostomy at home prevents infection and obstruction. Learn how to do it by watching these easy-to-follow steps.
What are varied intensity workouts?
Varying intensity helps tailor the workout to fit you best. Boston Children’s injury prevention specialist Sara Collins, L/ATC, CPT, explains how varied intensity is beneficial to a workout. Follow along with Sara and OWL patient Daniela as they go…
What are healthy fitness zones?
A healthy fitness zone is a measurement that assesses overall fitness and any potential health concerns. Follow along as Boston Children’s injury prevention specialist Sara Collins, L/ATC, CPT, shows how to tailor lunges and air punches to stay in…
How to cool down from your workout
Boston Children’s injury prevention specialist Sara Collins, L/ATC, CPT, explains why it’s important to cool down after your workout. Follow along with Sara and OWL patient Daniela as they cool down with swan dives, hip flexor stretches, figure 4…