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Boston Children’s Hospital, Franciscan Children’s Finalize New Affiliation To Reshape Children’s Mental Health And Rehabilitative Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release Contact: Paul Donovan (BCH): 617-519-5553; Paul.Donovan@childrens.harvard.edu Eileen Curran (FC): 617-719-3202; ECurran@franciscanchildrens.org Boston, MA (June 29, 2023) – As part of their joint effort to create… Continue Reading
Franciscan Children’s Names Joseph Mitchell New President and CEO
Mitchell to lead longtime pediatric healthcare leader as it enters new affiliation and new era (Brighton, Mass.) – October 14, 2021 – The Board of Directors of Franciscan Children’s has… Continue Reading
Franciscan Children’s Unveils New Balance Foundation Park
Franciscan Children’s 70th Anniversary Page Franciscan Children’s, a leading provider of complex pediatric medical and mental health care and educational services, has unveiled New Balance Foundation Park, which will serve… Continue Reading
Franciscan Children’s Announces New Autism Service
BRIGHTON, Mass. — Franciscan Children’s, a leading provider of complex medical and pediatric mental health care for children and adolescents, today announced, as National Autism Awareness Month begins, its new… Continue Reading
Franciscan Children’s Welcomes New Child Psychiatrist and Neuropsychologist
BOSTON — Franciscan Children’s, the leading pediatric rehabilitation center in New England and a leading provider of pediatric mental health care for children and adolescents, today announced the addition of… Continue Reading
Franciscan Children’s Announces Expansion of Children’s Wellness Initiative within Boston Public Schools
BOSTON – Franciscan Children’s, a leading provider of pediatric mental health care for children and adolescents, today announced the expansion of its Children’s Wellness Initiative (CWI) into two additional Boston… Continue Reading
Franciscan Children’s Welcomes New Primary Care Pediatrician, Dr. Laura Livaditis
BOSTON – Franciscan Children’s, the leading pediatric rehabilitation center in New England and a leading provider of pediatric mental health care for children and adolescents, today announced the addition of… Continue Reading
Franciscan Children’s honored for commitment to patient quality as member of Children’s Hospitals’ Solutions for Patient Safety
Network recipient of John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award for Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality at the National Level
The Kennedy Day School at Franciscan Children’s welcomes local legislators for MAAPS advocacy event
Brighton, Mass. – March 28, 2018 – Students and staff of the Kennedy Day School at Franciscan Children’s welcomed members of the Massachusetts state legislature for an introduction and tour… Continue Reading
W.A.T.C.H. Reveals Nominees for “10 Worst Toys” For 2017 Holiday Season
45th Annual Report Cautions Parents: Beware of the Danger of Purchasing Potentially Harmful Toys Contact: Alan Eisner (617) 320-3122, alanseisner@hotmail.com Speakers: Joan E. Siff, President; James A. Swartz, Director Date/ Time: Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 10:00… Continue Reading
Franciscan Children’s Announces New Mental Health Initiatives with Archdiocese of Boston and McLean Hospital
(Boston – Oct. 2, 2017) – Franciscan Children’s, a leading provider of pediatric mental health care for children and adolescents in New England, today announced a new initiative with the… Continue Reading
Fifteen-Year-Old Brandon Smart to be Discharged from Franciscan Children’s and Reunited with Family in Maine
***MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY*** Brandon relies on Medicaid for the health care he needs; his family and Franciscan Children’s encourage others to share his story with their legislators WHO/WHAT: On Thursday, July… Continue Reading
Franciscan Children’s Presents A Future in Bloom Dinner Gala
Franciscan Children’s Presents A Future in Bloom Dinner Gala
An evening of celebrating courageous kids and generous hearts
Franciscan Children’s Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with the Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums
****MEDIA ADVISORY AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITY**** WHAT: Members of The Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums will make their annual special visit to Franciscan Children’s in honor of St. Patrick’s… Continue Reading
Franciscan Children’s Announces New Medical and Development Hires
(Boston – Mar. 1, 2017) – Franciscan Children’s, the leading pediatric rehabilitation center in New England, today announced new additions to its senior leadership: Dr. Elisabeth Schainker, MD, MSc, as… Continue Reading
John D. Nash Elected to Children’s Hospital Association 2017 Board of Trustees
Feb. 9, 2017 Deanna Dwyer 617-779-1171, ddwyer@franciscanchildrens.org John D. Nash Elected to Children’s Hospital Association 2017 Board of Trustees (Boston) — John D. Nash, President and Chief Executive Officer… Continue Reading
Ten-Year-Old Paulina Lopez to Be Released from Franciscan Children’s to Spend Thanksgiving at Home
Media Contacts: Mary Zanor, Regan Communications 617-488-2893, mzanor@regancomm.com Lauren Guess, Franciscan Children’s 617-254-3800 ex. 1136, lguess@FranciscanChildrens.org ***MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY*** Ten-Year-Old Paulina Lopez to… Continue Reading
Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey® Brings Circus Xtreme To Franciscan Children’s
Media Contacts: Katelyn O’Sullivan, Regan Communications kosullivan@regancomm.com; (617) 777-5143 Kaitlyn Buscone, Regan Communications kbuscone@regancomm.com; (508) 785-5696 Lauren Guess, Franciscan Children’s lguess@franciscanchildrens.org; (781) 350-0437 **MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY** RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM… Continue Reading
Franciscan Children’s Pediatrics Clinic Announces New Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Media Contacts: Kaitlyn Buscone, Regan Communications (617) 488-2868; kbuscone@regancomm.com Deanna Dwyer, Franciscan Children’s (617) 779-1171, ddwyer@FranciscanChildrens.org Franciscan Children’s Pediatrics Clinic Announces New Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Marissa Udelsman, PNP-BC… Continue Reading
The Boston Business Community Supports the 6th Annual Boston WIFFLE Ball Challenge
**MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY** The Boston Business Community Supports the 6th Annual Boston WIFFLE Ball Challenge All event proceeds benefit Franciscan Children’s & the Travis Roy Foundation, Inc. Boston (May 24,… Continue Reading