May 6, 2005

MGHC celebrates Children and Healthcare Week

A warm, sunny spring day greeted busloads of school children from Boston, Lowell, Quincy and other towns as they gathered under the Bulfinch Tent for a day of fun and learning during MassGeneral Hospital for Children's (MGHC) annual Children's Health Fair April 29. Photographs of Boston sports champions and MGHC doctors, nurses and staff lined the tent and brought to life the fair's theme of “Champions of Good Health.” The fair included 46 interactive booths and displays, featuring topics such as how the heart works, the food pyramid, arts and crafts, a tour of an ambulance and a kid's safety house from the fire department.

The fair was just one of several highlights of Children and Healthcare Week. Other events included the Family-Centered Care Awards, the annual Queen for a Day event, pediatric grand rounds and an ice cream party.