Mass General for Children

Rest is key in concussion management, but new research shows early physical and cognitive activity may aid recovery says Ross Zafonte, DO, a Mass General Brigham sports medicine specialist and an expert in concussion care. Learn more: http://spklr.io/6183Ss3v.

Youth Concussion, Screen Time, and Activity | Mass General Brigham Ross Zafonte, a Mass General Brigham sports medicine specialist, discusses new evidence about managing concussion in children. Read about screen time and kids recovering from a concussion.

Here's how to keep your family safe from EEE, West Nile Spraying starts this week to kill mosquitoes in 13 local communities now at high risk for EEE.

Children of Parents With ADHD Are Substantial Risk of Developing ADHD Joseph Biederman, MD, Mai Uchida, MD, and colleagues have demonstrated that children of parents who have ADHD are at significant risk of developing full or subsyndromal forms of ADHD themselves, as...

With the school year kicking off again soon, make lunchtime exciting with these fun and nutritious packable school lunches.

Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, chief of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Mass General for Children, sat down with WCVB Channel 5 Boston to discuss ways to encourage children to eat healthier. Dr. Hadland says "the sooner you start, the sooner kids will start to see benefits."

Mass. doctor on getting children to eat healthier A new study finds, certain foods can help children avoid problems with blood pressure and cholesterol as adults.

At Mass General for Children, we are dedicated to providing patients and their families with outstanding, personalized, and developmentally appropriate care from infancy through young adulthood. Pediatric care is the beginning of the healthcare journey and we are committed to providing world-class care for life with respect, inclusivity and kindness. Learn more:

Why Choose Mass General for Children? At Mass General for Children, we are dedicated to providing patients and their families outstanding, personalized, and developmentally appropriate care from infancy through adolescence.

As summer comes to an end in a few weeks, parents might be wondering how to help their children transition back into a school routine. Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, chief of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Mass General for Children, shares tips for planning for this transition:

How, when to get children back into school routine In a little over a month, it will be back to the classroom and back to the routines for families.

Remember to stay safe while swimming this summer! Ensure your children's safety with these expert tips.

Did you know that Mass General for Children is home to the only proton beam facility in New England? In coordination with the Mass General Cancer Center, this allows our team to provide groundbreaking therapy for children with cancerous brain tumors, eye tumors and other illnesses. http://spklr.io/6182skM6

Lactation and breastfeeding can get complicated. The Breastfeeding & Lactation Clinic in the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology can help manage medically complex issues and support patients in meeting their goals for feeding their infants. http://spklr.io/6187su31

Breastfeeding & Lactation Clinic | Massachusetts General Hospital The Breastfeeding & Lactation Clinic in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Massachusetts General Hospital offers advanced support, education, and resources to help new parents meet their breastfeeding goals.

Gaming, gambling and internet addiction in young adults is a growing issue. Kyle Faust, PhD, Mass General for Children (MGfC) psychologist, highlights how these technologies are designed to be highly engaging. James McKowen, PhD, MGfC psychologist, discusses the Mass General Addiction Recovery Management Service (ARMS) new program to help teenagers and young adults combat these disorders.

Addressing gaming, gambling and internet addiction in young adults The Mass General Addiction Recovery Management Service (ARMS) addresses gaming, gambling and problematic digital technology use in young adults.

Drowning can happen to anyone, anywhere--and it's more common than you may think. Ari Rishon Cohen, MD, chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Mass General for Children, shares tips on how to prevent drowning and water safety. http://spklr.io/6186SQiI

When you step through the doors of Mass General for Children (MGfC), you and your child become a part of the MGfC family: our doctors, nurses, and care teams treat their patients as if they were their own children, and parents participate as partners in the health care process. Learn more:

Why Choose Mass General for Children? At Mass General for Children, we are dedicated to providing patients and their families outstanding, personalized, and developmentally appropriate care from infancy through adolescence.

The most effective ways to prevent drowning are to learn how to swim and adhere to water safety guidelines. The Mass General for Children Pediatric Trauma Center provides these tips to keep your family safe this summer:

Tips to Prevent Drowning Drowning is leading cause of unintentional injury and death in children ages 0-14 in Massachusetts. Here are some tips for preventing drowning when your children go for a swim.

A Mass General for Children and Mass General Research Institute team developed modified criteria that may help healthcare professionals more accurately identify anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, in infants and young children.

Mass General for Children Investigators Propose Modified Criteria for Identifying Anaphylaxis in Infants and Young Children Findings support the need for enhanced training of healthcare professionals to recognize and treat anaphylaxis in infants and young children.

When things feel hopeless, where does a child find the will to keep going? This is where parents and other caring adults can make a difference. Read more on the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at MGH blog.

Helping Kids Find The Will To Keep Going | MGH Clay Center When things feel hopeless, where does a child find the will to keep going? This is where parents and caring adults can make a difference.

Christmas in July at the Proton Center!

Inspired by a patient who loves holidays, the Mass General Cancer Center and Mass General for Children Proton Center staff transformed the Proton Center into a festive wonderland! From candy canes and snowflakes to Christmas trees and gifts, the center was brimming with holiday cheer this July. Each pediatric patient received a stocking or Christmas bag filled with presents and crafts. Staff and patients dressed up, creating a joyful, unforgettable celebration.

Merry Christmas in July! 🎅🎁🎄

The Mass General for Children Orthopaedics Service provides clinical care to infants, children and adolescents, from birth to college age, for the entire spectrum of musculoskeletal problems. Learn more: http://spklr.io/6182Ss3w.

Mass General Brigham is fully operational. Mass General Brigham hospitals and clinics are open and seeing patients. All scheduled appointments and procedures will happen as planned on Monday, July 22.

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Mass General Brigham mobilized incident command and other leadership teams across the organization to manage our response to the CrowdStrike incident. We have deployed hundreds of technicians to our hospitals, healthcare centers, and outpatient clinics to restore access to the systems and devices that were impacted by the software failure early this morning.

We are doing everything possible to restore the electronic systems that support our patient care delivery across our system. Our teams will continue to work throughout the night to implement solutions and, at this time, we expect to be operational tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience that this has caused to the many patients who had scheduled visits with us today.

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A major worldwide software outage has affected many of our systems at Mass General Brigham, as well as many major businesses across the country. Due to the severity of this issue, all previously scheduled non-urgent surgeries, procedures, and medical visits are cancelled today.

Mass General Brigham remains open to provide care to patients with urgent health concerns in our clinics and emergency departments, and we continue to care for all patients currently receiving care in our hospitals.

We have dedicated every available resource to resolve this issue as quickly as possible, and we apologize for the inconvenience this has caused our patients. It is our highest priority to ensure that our patients receive the safest care possible.

Did you know that Mass General for Children (MGfC) is the oldest provider of pediatric services in Boston? MGfC has provided comprehensive, compassionate care to children since 1821. Learn more: http://spklr.io/6181Sszx

A group of Mass General for Children (MGfC) parents and providers presented a Pediatric Grand Rounds titled “Reimagining How We Partner with Families Through the Ether Dome Challenge”. The group has worked together for over a year to develop two important projects. The first is a discharge template, to be completed by providers and parents together, while the second is a resource app that will enable families to access MGfC information all in one location. The session, sponsored by the MGfC Family Advsiory Council, was a wonderful example of partnership between providers, hospital leaders and family members. http://spklr.io/6185SqK9

As a parent, you can’t do everything, but routine self-care should be a priority, as a way to help manage day-to-day stress. But how do you fit that in with everything you’re juggling? The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at MGH shares 10 self-care tips for parents.

10 Self-Care Tips for Parents - Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds As parents, our focus is often on caring for our kids. But setting aside time in our schedule for self-care can help us better look after our families.

A new study finds teenagers are at the highest risk of the startling effects of internet addiction. Khadijah Booth Watkins, MD, MPH, of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at MGH, discussed more with WCVB Channel 5 Boston.

Study: Teens at highest risk for internet addiction A new study finds teenagers are at the highest risk of the startling effects of internet addiction.

Summer is a time for kids to splash, play, and enjoy nature, but parents know it's not all fun and games. From sunburns to bug bites, summer can bring its own set of challenges. Discover how to keep your family safe this summer with our experts tips.

Summer Health and Safety Tips | Mass General Brigham Get tips for keeping your children healthy and safe this summer. Learn about pool safety, Lyme disease prevention, sun safety, and other important guidelines.

Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, chief of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Mass General for Children, sat down with WCVB Channel 5 Boston to discuss how weight loss drugs are impacting kids.

How weight loss drugs are impacting kids, teenagers There has been a frenzy over drugs that have shown dramatic success helping people lose weight.

The Eliot K-8 Innovation School in Boston's North End donated $410 to the Mass General for Children Storybook Ball. The children, including Cornelia Griggs's, MD, son, raised the money by running a “mini marathon” and selling their own jewelry and keychains on the North End Prado. They presented Dr. Griggs with a check on June 12.

Summer is finally here, and many children are looking forward to a break from the classroom. However, for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, changes in daily routine can introduce new stressors for them and their caregivers. Twanesha Wilcox, PsyD, a postdoctoral fellow at MGH Aspire, offers tips to help parents navigate the transition into and out of summer more smoothly.

Transitioning-into-summer This month's blog article was featured in the July 2021 issue of our digital newsletter, Aspire Wire. To receive future Aspire Wire emails, please subscribe here. by Twanesha Wilcox, PsyD Plan Ahead Postdoctoral Fellow Small Steady Steps Summer is finally here, and many children are looking forward ...

Dengue fever cases in Massachusetts are on track to break records, says the CDC. This mosquito-borne disease, now more common due to climate change, poses an increasing risk. Vandana Madhavan, MD, MPH, clinical director of pediatric infectious disease at Mass General for Children, advises using insect repellent with an appropriate level of DEET, wearing treated clothing, wearing longer light-colored clothing and staying away from standing water to prevent mosquito bites. Read more from The Boston Globe.

Dengue fever cases in Mass. are on pace to break local records, according to CDC data - The Boston Globe Massachusetts has had 50 cases this year, though they were likely in travelers who caught the disease elsewhere.

Baby, you’re a firework! The smallest, patriotic patients at Mass General for Children are celebrating their first 4th of July in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This red, white and blue crew are star-spangled in style!