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02/06/2012: Mass. General, Jackson Laboratory researchers find clues to common birth defect in gene expression data

Researchers at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, The Jackson Laboratory and other institutes have uncovered 27 new candidate genes for congenital diaphragmatic hernia, a common and often deadly birth defect.

01/27/2012: Child health pilot grants available

The Harvard Catalyst Child Health Pilot Grant Program is awarding up to 10 pilot grants of $25,000 to $50,000 for one year.

12/23/2011: Brightening the holidays

There may be no place like home for the holidays – but staff at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) do their best to brighten the season for both inpatient and outpatient pediatric patients.

12/23/2011: Puppy Pals

Sydney Vitti, 9, hugs a teddy bear given to her by Santa Claus and his helpers, Stephanie Ploof and Taylor Poucel, as part of the 14th annual Puppy Pals event on Dec. 20.

12/23/2011: Santa’s sleigh stops at MGHfC

‘Twas two weeks before Christmas, and all through the inpatient pediatric units at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC), children were cheering because Santa Claus had come with presents galore.

12/23/2011: Sports stars score holiday smiles

December was an all-star month at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC), with holiday visits from players from the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins.

12/20/2011: The Scholars in Medicine Program at Harvard Medical School

Beginning with the entering class this year, Harvard Medical School has created an opportunity for its students to in carrying out an in-depth scholarly project of 4 months to a year, working closely with a member of the faculty. . . .

12/20/2011: Human RAG deficiency: not just immunodeficiency

Human RAG deficiency: not just immunodeficiency; Novel insights into mechanisms of immune dysregulation

12/20/2011: Use of the Built Environment to Promote Physical Activity in Children

Childhood obesity continues to be a major public health problem, and national trends indicate insufficient and declining levels of physical activity in children and adolscents. The design of buildings and neighborhoods, known collectively as the built environment, has the potential to influence physical activity.

12/20/2011: Immune Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes

Dr. Sherry's focus is to develop a better understanding of type 1 diabetes by conducting current trials in immune therapy for type 1 diabetes (TIDM) and leading the development of new approaches to clinical trials in this field.

12/20/2011: The Clinical Effectiveness Award

Description of the Program in Clinical Effectiveness, a joint program of BWH, MGH, HMS, and HSPH, designed for the clinician seeking the quantitative and analytic skills needed for clinical research or interested in health care administration.

12/16/2011: A festive performance for MassGeneral Hospital for Children patients

Dancers from the Urban Nutcracker brought some early holiday cheer to patients and family members in the MassGeneral Hospital for Children’s (MGHfC) Ellison 18 playroom.

12/16/2011: A festive performance for MassGeneral Hospital for Children patients

Dancers from the Urban Nutcracker brought some early holiday cheer to patients and family members in the MassGeneral Hospital for Children’s (MGHfC) Ellison 18 playroom.

12/09/2011: Lurie Center names first director

MGH leaders in autism care and research gathered Nov. 29 at the Liberty Hotel to welcome Christopher J. McDougle, MD, as the new director of the Lurie Center for Autism.

12/09/2011: MGHfC hosts 20th annual memorial service

“The tragedy of losing a child is like no other,” said one parent.

11/23/2011: Sweet Relief

Dr. Ronald Kleinman, physician-in-chief of MassGeneral Hospital for Children and expert in pediatric nutrition, weighs in on whether chocolate milk should be offered as a recovery drink for student athletes.

11/18/2011: Patriots touch down at MGH

New England Patriots Nate Solder and Brandon Deaderick – as well as former Patriot Thomas Welch, who signed with the Buffalo Bills Nov. 17 – made a surprise visit Nov. 8 to patients at MassGeneral Hospital for Children and the MGH Cancer Center’s Infusion Unit.

11/11/2011: High Hopes for Childbirth Checklist Program

MassGeneral Hospital for Children neonatologist Jonathan M. Spector, MD, MPH, explains how a simple checklist could save the lives of newborn babies around the world.

11/11/2011: Pediatric Imaging Waiting Room Gets New Look

A jungle has crept into the newly renovated MassGeneral Hospital for Children Pediatric Imaging Waiting Room.

11/09/2011: Quality and Safety Mini-Grants: A Year in Review

In 2011, MassGeneral Hospital for Children Quality and Safety awarded grants to six projects including an autism admission plan, a NICU admission checklist and a diabetes transition program.

11/09/2011: Quality and Safety Grant-Funded Projects 2011-2012

The MassGeneral Hospital for Children Quality and Safety Executive Team is happy to announce that four, one-year projects will be funded during the 2011-2012 cycle.

11/08/2011: Finding Home in a New World

Claudine Humure arrived at MassGeneral Hospital for Children from Rwanda for bone cancer treatment. More than improved health, she also gained a new family.

11/07/2011: Q&A with Pediatric Surgeon and Researcher Cassandra Kelleher, MD

MassGeneral Hospital for Children pediatric surgeon and new mother Cassandra Kelleher, MD, answers our questions.

11/07/2011: HPV Vaccination for Boys

Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that the HPV vaccine should be given routinely to boys ages 11-12 years.

11/04/2011: Storybook Ball raises $1.1M for MGHfC

Nearly 500 guests attended the annual Storybook Ball Oct. 15 at the Park Plaza Castle in Boston, raising $1.1 million this year in support of MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC).

11/04/2011: MGHfC patients treated to Halloween events

Costumed pediatric patients from MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) paraded through the halls of the MGH Oct. 31 collecting treats – not tricks – during the annual MGHfC trick-or-treating event.

10/27/2011: Food Allergies and School: Frequently Asked Questions

The Food Allergy team at MassGeneral Hospital for Children answers common concerns about food allergies and school.

10/24/2011: HPV Vaccine: Frequently Asked Questions

Kathryn S. Brigham, MD, of the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, answers questions about HPV vaccination.

10/14/2011: In memoriam: Judy Newell, RN, MSN

Judy Newell, RN, MSN, nursing director of the MGH Vincent Gynecology Oncology Units and the Pediatric Units of MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC), died Oct. 7 at the age of 66

10/14/2011: Celebrating two 200s

Colorful juggling clubs soared through the air with the greatest of ease during the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus’s Oct. 12 visit to MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC).

09/28/2011: Family Advisors Foster Future of Cancer Care

Parents draw from their experiences to help other patients and families receiving care at the Center for Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at MassGeneral Hospital for Children.

09/26/2011: Neurosurgical Teams Advance Preservation, Improvement of Pediatric Brain Function

MassGeneral Hospital for Children’s Pediatric Neurosurgery Program is working to advance surgical treatment options and overall care of children with nervous system problems at all levels of severity. (From Advances Fall 2011 issue.)

09/20/2011: Christopher J. McDougle named director of the Lurie Center for Autism

Christopher J. McDougle, MD has been named director of the Lurie Center for Autism at Massachusetts General Hospital and MassGeneral Hospital for Children.

09/16/2011: Andrew Johnson Bounces Back After Kidney Transplant

Toddler Andrew Johnson is thriving since receiving his mother’s kidney in a transplant at MassGeneral Hospital for Children.

09/16/2011: Q&A with Jonathan M. Spector, MD, MPH

Jonathan M. Spector, MD, MPH, explains the World Health Organization Safe Childbirth Checklist program and the study he is co-leading to evaluate its effectiveness.

08/19/2011: Global Health Research at MassGeneral Hospital for Children

Research Program of Patricia L. Hibberd, MD, PhD, Chief, Division of Global Health; MassGeneral Hospital for Children

08/19/2011: Research of Eric F. Grabowski, MD, DSci

Research prograpm of Eric F. Grabowski, MD, DSci, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; Pediatrician, Massachusetts General Hospital; Director, Cardiovascular Thrombosis Laboratory; Director, Program in Pediatric Hemophilia and Thrombosis; Co-Director, Pediatric Stroke Services

08/19/2011: Research of Jaime Belkind-Gerson, MD

Isolation, Characterization and Transplant of intestinal-Derived Neural Stem Cells as a Treatment for Intestinal Neuropathies

08/09/2011: Results of Type 1 Diabetes Drug Trial

Nicole Sherry, MD, explains the results of a clinical trial for patients with type 1 diabetes undergoing therapy with teplizumab.

08/05/2011: Chronicling two centuries

IN ADDITION TO the hospitalwide history, Something in the Ether: A Bicentennial History of Massachusetts General Hospital, 1811-2011, by father-daughter duo Webster and Martha Bull, several departmental history books have been or will be published this year in honor of the bicentennial.

08/04/2011: Summer Safety: How to Keep Your Kids Safe Around Portable Pools

Ari Cohen, MD, chief of Pediatric Emergency Medical Services at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, explains what you can do to help keep children safe around portable or inflatable swimming pools.

07/22/2011: In General: 07.22.11

In General awards and honors

07/22/2011: MGHfC Launches Program to Reduce Needle Insertion Pain

All MassGeneral Hospital for Children clinical staff will be trained to improve the experience for children undergoing needle insertion procedures, which studies show can have lasting effects.

07/19/2011: MGH ranks #2 in nation

MGH ranks #2 in 2011-2012 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" rankings

07/18/2011: In Communications Training Program, Everyone is a Learner

A MassGeneral Hospital for Children training program joins families and caregivers of various specialties and levels of experience to explore the importance of communication.

07/15/2011: Residents and Fellows Day at the State House

For the sixth year in a row, residents and fellows from pediatric residency programs across the state put their clinical duties on pause to advocate for children during Residents and Fellows Day at the State House (RFDASH) on June 21.

07/14/2011: Three Decades and Counting: Margaret Bauman, MD, Honored for Contributions to Field of Autism

Pediatric neurologist Margaret Bauman, MD, recently received a lifetime achievement award for her contributions to the field of autism.

06/30/2011: Seasonal Allergies

MassGeneral Hospital for Children allergist, Rajashri Shuba Iyengar, MD, MPH, shares the "101" on seasonal allergies

06/29/2011: Sun Safety: Frequently Asked Questions

Daniela Kroshinsky, MD, Director of Pediatric Dermatology at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, answers some frequently asked questions about how parents can protect their children from the sun's harmful exposure.

06/27/2011: ADHD and Substance Abuse in Children, Adolescents

The results of two long-term studies conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital researchers have shown that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) significantly increases the risk of cigarette smoking and substance abuse in both boys and girls.

06/23/2011: E. Coli Outbreak in Europe & Tips for Food Safety at Home

Pediatric infectious disease specialist Jason Harris, MD, explains what you can do to protect your family from food-borne illness.

06/14/2011: Are Kids at Risk When Peanuts Are Served on Airplanes?

Wayne Shreffler, MD, PhD, a pediatric allergist at MassGeneral Hospital for Children and director of the Food Allergy Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, answers questions about proposed changes to air travel regulations.

06/08/2011: Doctors Warn Against Sports & Energy Drinks for Kids

Ronald E. Kleinman, MD, physician-in-chief of MassGeneral Hospital for Children and unit chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, explains why kids rarely need sports drinks and should not consume energy drinks.

06/06/2011: Parents Can Now Test Kids for Risk of Adult Conditions

Barbara Pober, MD, a medical geneticist at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, explains the risks and questions to ask before using direct-to-consumer genetic testing.

05/31/2011: Measles Q&A with Mark Pasternack, MD

Mark Steven Pasternack, MD, unit chief of the MassGeneral Hospital for Children Pediatric Infectious Disease Program, answers common questions about measles and the current situation.

05/24/2011: Exciting Time for Growing Genetics Program

David Sweetser, MD, PhD, chief of the Medical Genetics Program at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, explains why it is such an opportune time to be in the field.

05/24/2011: Chief Returns to Roots to Build Vibrant Program

Oscar Benavidez, MD, MPP, brings renewed experience to the Pediatric Cardiology Program at MassGeneral Hospital for Children.

05/20/2011: Family-Centered Grand Rounds Pinpoint Role of Communication in Care

The third-annual Family-Centered Grand Rounds, “The A Team— Building an Effective Healthcare Team,” honed in on the importance of team communication in care.

05/19/2011: Body Mass Index and Healthy Tips

Learn about Body Mass Index and what you can do to keep your child healthy.

05/19/2011: Índice de Masa Corporal y Consejos de Salud

Learn about Body Mass Index and what you can do to keep your child healthy.

04/11/2011: Overcoming chronic kidney disease

When 14-year-old Kassie Holmes was faced with going back on dialysis or receiving a kidney transplant, Avram Traum, MD, recommended a transplant regiment that did not include steroids.

03/31/2011: Zachary’s Story: Promises Kept to Patient with Hirschsprung’s Disease

Pediatric surgeon Allan Goldstein, MD, has kept his promise to a young patient with Hirschsprung’s disease.

03/28/2011: Are Babies Taking Longer to Outgrow Milk Allergies?

Research presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology indicates that children may not outgrow milk allergies as early in life as experts had thought.

03/25/2011: Radiation Q&A with Debra Gervais, MD

Debra Gervais, MD, director of the Division of Pediatric Radiology at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, answers questions about children and radiation exposure.

03/24/2011: New Guidelines on Car Seat Safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Joel Bass, MD, chair of the department of pediatrics at MassGeneral for Children at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, explains the new guidelines for car seat safety.

03/14/2011: Talking with Children about Upsetting News Events

Paula K. Rauch, MD, director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and her colleagues at MassGeneral Hospital for Children offer guidance about talking with children about upsetting events.

01/28/2011: Family Finds Support System in Food Allergy Center

Tadgh Murray continues to clear social and medical hurdles with help from the Food Allergy Center.

01/25/2011: Patients Find Mentors, Friends at Proton Center

Pediatric patients mentor one another to undergo proton therapy without anesthesia.

12/24/2010: Harrison's Story

Harrison was 3 weeks old when he first visited MassGeneral Hospital for Children.

11/25/2010: Eddie’s Story

Eddie Martin had it all, until a traumatic brain injury landed him in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at MassGeneral Hospital for Children.

10/28/2010: Susanna’s Story

Teenager Susanna Rudner expected sun and surf on her summer vacation, not an accident that threatened to take her leg.

10/25/2010: Families, Clinicians Pursue Mind Body Medicine for Chronic Illness

Clinicians and families met at the Benson- Henry Institute to discuss mind body medicine for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

10/22/2010: Teen Benefits from New Diabetes Treatment

As part of a clinical drug trial led by Nicole Sherry, MD, of MassGeneral Hospital for Children, Michael Staveley-O’Carroll has enjoyed an extended “honeymoon phase.”

10/19/2010: Neurosurgery Program Expands

MassGeneral Hospital for Children has formalized its pediatric neurosurgery program under the leadership of Ann-Christine Duhaime, MD

08/31/2010: Dipika's Story: Innovative Treatment, Coordinated Care Combat Rare Condition

Teenager Dipika Daryanani is combating Cushing's disease with innovative treatment and her multidisciplinary care team at MassGeneral Hospital for Children.

06/01/2010: Breathing Easier in Ecuador

MassGeneral Hospital for Children specialists traveled to South America to teach airway reconstruction procedures and to promote the concept of collaborative care.

05/31/2010: Sibshops Offer Unique Spot for Siblings

Siblings of medically complex children can rely on Sibshops for an environment that is safe and “uniquely theirs.”

05/24/2010: Family Award Recognizes NICU Team

Orren Fox is now a healthy teenager, but his parents created an award in his name to remember the care he received in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit.

05/24/2010: Healthy Fox Cares for Chickens

At one time a gravely ill baby, Orren Fox is now a healthy teenager and a chicken expert.

05/21/2010: The Campaign Against Childhood Obesity

Pediatrician Nicolas Oreskovic, MD, MPH, and researcher Alison Hoppin, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist offer tips to counter "globesity."

05/17/2010: Advanced cleft treatment techniques, lifelong care at MassGeneral Hospital for Children

Cleft lip and palate—the incomplete formation of the upper lip and/or roof of the mouth—are among the most common birth defects in this country. Approximately one in every 600 infants born in the United States is affected by a cleft lip, cleft palate, or both. The defects occur during early fetal development if the upper jaw, mouth, and nose fail to fuse together properly.

05/14/2010: Are Food Allergies Over-Diagnosed?

Wayne Shreffler, MD, PhD, a pediatric allergist at MassGeneral Hospital for Children and director of the Food Allergy Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, answers questions about the diagnosis and treatment of food allergies.

03/29/2010: 10 Get Healthy Tips

Tips from the Weight Management Program at MassGeneral for Children at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

03/26/2010: In Haiti, Affirming a Life of Medicine

In the tent that served as Operating Room and Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Surgeon David Lawlor, MD, tapped into skill reserves beyond the expertise he uses every day.

03/15/2010: Sophia's Story

At 29 weeks, Sophia O'Brien was born with multiple medical issues. But with help from her MassGeneral Hospital for Children team, she has grown into a healthy ballerina.

02/28/2010: Innovative Telemedicine Program Launched

Young patients being treated in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at MassGeneral Hospital for Children now have access to a new, pioneering home-to-hospital program: Connected Pediatric Critical Care.

01/26/2010: Trading for the Perfect Match

MassGeneral Hospital for Children patient receives kidney through a four-way kidney swap arranged by the New England Program for Kidney Exchange.

11/25/2009: Council Centers its Efforts

The Family Advisory Council at MassGeneral Hospital for Children brings family members, hospital leaders and patient care staff together to share their passion for the hospital and its philosophy of family-centered care.

03/03/2008: Body building

If a starfish loses an arm, it simply grows another. If a salamander's tail is severed, a new one develops. Regrettably, humans lack such an astonishing capacity to regenerate tissue or organs that are lost or rendered useless because of disease, injury or birth abnormalities.

10/15/2007: Camryn's Story

Doctors discovered Camryn Berry had a bone tumor about the size and shape of a baseball in her sinus.

04/01/2011: Chiefs' Notes Spring 2011

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Streamlined Access for Inpatient and Outpatient Referrals
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04/01/2010: Chiefs' Notes Spring 2010

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MassGeneral for Children Expands Outpatient Specialty Services on the North Shore
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01/01/2010: Cascades Winter 2010

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Comprehensive Food Allergy Program Integrates Research, Education
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10/01/2009: Cascades Fall 2009

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A Team Approach Benefits Children with Bone and Soft-Tissue Sarcomas
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05/12/2012: JB's Keys Gala

JB's Keys Gala will support the quality treatment and care at The Pediatric Neuromuscular Clinic at MassGeneral Hospital for Children!

03/27/2012: 4th Annual MassGeneral Hospital for Children Research Day

Join us for the Fourth Annual MassGeneral Hospital for Children Research Day on March 27th, 2012. Presented by the MGHfC Research Council, Research Day highlights recent accomplishments and advances from Mass General researchers, as well as from the broader pediatric research community.

03/20/2012: Grand Rounds: Cases from the Wards

MassGeneral Hospital for Children Grand Rounds are presented every Tuesday morning at 8:00 am in the O'Keeffe Auditorium.

03/13/2012: Grand Rounds: Renal Angina: A Clinical Prodrome to Help Us Listen to Injured Kidneys Earlier

MassGeneral Hospital for Children Grand Rounds are presented every Tuesday morning at 8:00 am in the O'Keeffe Auditorium.

03/09/2012: Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology

Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology 15th annual conference

03/06/2012: Grand Rounds: Impact of Checklists on Maternal and Neonatal Mortality

MassGeneral Hospital for Children Grand Rounds are presented every Tuesday morning at 8:00 am in the O'Keeffe Auditorium.

02/28/2012: Grand Rounds: Growth Hormone Uses & Abuses

MassGeneral Hospital for Children Grand Rounds are presented every Tuesday morning at 8:00 am in the O'Keeffe Auditorium.

02/21/2012: Grand Rounds: Cases from the Wards

MassGeneral Hospital for Children Grand Rounds are presented every Tuesday morning at 8:00 am in the O'Keeffe Auditorium.

02/14/2012: Grand Rounds: Congenital Cataracts

MassGeneral Hospital for Children Grand Rounds are presented every Tuesday morning at 8:00 am in the O'Keeffe Auditorium.

02/07/2012: Grand Rounds: Prevention of GBS

MassGeneral Hospital for Children Grand Rounds are presented every Tuesday morning at 8:00 am in the O'Keeffe Auditorium.

01/31/2012: Grand Rounds: Medical Education: A Practical Approach to Trainee Feedback and Evaluation

Grand Rounds are presented every Tuesday morning at 8:00 am in the O'Keeffe Auditorium.

01/24/2012: Grand Rounds: Cases from the Wards

Grand Rounds are presented every Tuesday morning at 8:00 am in the O'Keeffe Auditorium.

01/17/2012: Grand Rounds: Pre-participation Cardiac Screening for the Teenage Athlete

Grand Rounds are presented every Tuesday morning at 8:00 am in the O'Keeffe Auditorium.

01/10/2012: Grand Rounds: Bronchiolitis: Current Projects in the MGHfC Community

Grand Rounds are presented every Tuesday morning at 8:00 am in the O'Keeffe Auditorium.

12/13/2011: Grand Rounds: Cases from the Wards

Grand rounds at MassGeneral Hospital for Children

12/09/2011: Emergencies and Procedures in Pediatrics

As part of Massachusetts General Hospital, the largest teaching hospital in the Harvard Medical School system, MassGeneral Hospital for Children is uniquely suited to provide outstanding opportunities in medical education.

12/06/2011: Grand Rounds: A Six-Year-Old Girl with Bone and Joint Pain, Fever, and Abdominal Distention

Grand Rounds at MassGeneral Hospital for Children

11/30/2011: Primary Care Pediatrics Conference

As part of Massachusetts General Hospital, the largest teaching hospital in the Harvard Medical School system, MassGeneral Hospital for Children is uniquely suited to provide outstanding opportunities in medical education.

11/30/2011: Grand Rounds: CMC

Grand Rounds at Newton-Wellesley Hospital

11/29/2011: Grand Rounds: Cases from the Wards

Grand Rounds at MassGeneral Hospital for Children

11/23/2011: Grand Rounds: Intussusception

Grand Rounds at Newton-Wellesley Hospital

11/16/2011: Grand Rounds: Vitamin D Issues in Pediatrics

Grand Rounds at Newton-Wellesley Hospital

11/09/2011: Grand Rounds: Update in the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Guidelines

Grand Rounds at Newton-Wellesley Hospital

11/08/2011: Grand Rounds: Cognitive Dysfunction and Depression in Diabetes: Lessons from Neuroimaging

Grand Rounds at MassGeneral Hospital for Children

11/01/2011: Grand Rounds: T Dose Reduction in Pediatric Imaging

Grand Rounds at MassGeneral Hospital for Children

10/29/2011: Spin-a-thon

Come join us for a 4 hour Spin-a-thon to benefit Massachusetts General Hospital for Children

09/12/2011: 1st Annual Gary R. Letourneau Jr. Memorial Golf Outing

The Letourneau family invites you to join in raising money for the MGH Pediatric Oncology Clinic in memory of Gary Letourneau.

Your Child's Surgery: What to Expect

We know that surgery can be stressful for you and your child. That's why we created the video "Your Child's Surgery: What to Expect." We hope this video will answer your questions, alleviate your fears, and help you plan for your child’s surgery.

Jacob's Story

At six months old, Jacob began to experience infantile spasms — a form a seizure common in babies with tuberous sclerosis complex. Elizabeth Thiele, MD, PhD, worked with Jacob’s mother, Tatiana, to help her identify and treat the spasms

Finding Home in a New World

Claudine Humure arrived at MassGeneral Hospital for Children from Rwanda for bone cancer treatment. More than improved health, she also gained a new family.

Preparing for College with Food Allergies Segment 1

Preparing for College with Food Allergies

Neurology Bicentennial Celebration, 2011 Part I

Neurology Bicentennial Celebration, October 13, 2011. Past History of MGH Neurology; Overview of MGH Neurology; Telestroke and Acute Stroke Service; Neurodegenerative Disorders; Pediatric Neurology.

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