MassGeneral Hospital for Children

Our dedicated physicians, nurses, and staff are committed to providing the best possible specialty care⁠—safely and effectively. We have taken unprecedented steps to ensure that your visit will be welcoming and safe. Your health is our top priority.

COVID-19 has changed how each of us interacts with the outside world, including healthcare. We are ready to care for your children, whatever their health care needs may be. Learn more about the unprecedented steps we’ve taken to ensure that our patients and community are safe when coming to MGHfC.

COVID-19 has changed how each of us interacts with the outside world, including healthcare. Learn more about the steps we’ve taken to ensure the safety of our patients and community in our MGHfC operating rooms, therapies and tests, and inpatient wards.

When Hugo and Saira were stricken with COVID-19 and admitted to Mass General, there was no one available to care for their two children, who were also exhibiting symptoms. MGHfC provided hospital rooms to ensure the children were safe, healthy and happy—allowing Mom and Dad to focus on recovery.

Lael Yonker, MD, is a leading Cystic Fibrosis clinician and researcher. When the COVID-19 surge hit Boston, she quickly transitioned her lab to study the impact of the virus on children. Their research is now leading the way in understanding the role children may play in spreading the virus.

From delivering flowers to patients on Mother’s Day to holding patients’ hands as they passed, the MassGeneral Hospital for Children team came together to bring their compassionate, family-centered care to every patient's bedside during the COVID-19 surge in Boston.