An Update Regarding Seasonal Illnesses

To help prevent the spread of seasonal respiratory illnesses, we strongly encourage all visitors to wear a mask while in ambulatory clinics or inpatient units. Surgical masks are available at hospital and clinic entrances. Patients with respiratory illnesses should also wear masks. Thank you for helping protect our patients, staff, and community.

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Congenital Heart Disease

A congenital heart disease means that a problem with the heart is present when a baby is born. About 1 in 9 babies are born in the United States with some form of heart defect, making it the most common birth defect.

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Cardiology (Pediatrics)

For children with cardiac disease, the pediatric cardiology team at Boston Medical Center provides non-invasive cardiac care, and collaborates with Boston Children’s Hospital if a…