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Safety Store Our mission is to provide injury prevention education and safety products at a low cost to patients, families, visitors, and staff. Hours of operation For hours, please call 617-355-7332. Products and services We offer a variety of products …

How to Find a Doctor Why choose us? At Boston Children’s Hospital we provide a variety of clinicians to help deliver the best possible care. Our team of physicians and nurses has been recognized by a number of independent organizations for overall …

Going Home Going home from the hospital often brings feelings of relief and a sense of returning to "normal life." Whether a hospital stay is long or short, children need some time to adjust to returning home after an illness, procedure, or operation. …

Medical Records The Medical Records Department keeps patient information for both inpatients and outpatients at Boston Children's Hospital. Our office is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and can be reached at 617-355-7546 . Please note our …

My Hospital Story Image Preparing your child for what to expect during a medical visit, procedure, or admission can create predictability and support a child’s coping. My Hospital Story is a visual narrative that can be used with patients of a wide …

Preparing Yourself for Your Child's Stay We understand that it’s stressful to have a sick child. In addition to rearranging regular activities, such as work and school, you may experience worry, guilt, sadness, and relief as you prepare for your child’s …

Sibling Support Sometimes when one child in a family has health care needs, brothers or sisters may have many troubling feelings such as sadness, worry, anger, or guilt. At times parents think this is their fault, but this isn't the case. In fact, it's …

Patient Activities Visits to the hospital can sometimes be long, but they don’t have to be boring! Volunteer Services and Child Life Services coordinate many fun and creative activities for all age groups; see your child’s Child Life specialist for a copy …

Understanding Patient Identification Across Boston Children’s Hospital, we promise to provide the very best care, while ensuring that your safety remains our number one priority. In our constant journey to renew and strengthen our commitment to safety, we …

Preparing Your Child for Their Stay A child’s personality, language development, and ability to understand information affect his understanding of the hospital, a medical condition, or a treatment or procedure. Remember, since children develop at …