Help us celebrate Child Life Specialist Month! Do you have a photo or video with your favorite Boston Children’s Child Life Specialist? Share it here http://ms.spr.ly/6186r0q7j and it could be featured in an upcoming video.

The Cardiac Fitness Program empowers kids and adults with congenital heart disease to become more fit and to develop a new attitude towards exercise. "Our goal is to help patients go beyond rehabilitation to reach a level of fitness they didn't realize they could achieve," says Naomi Gauthier, MD, program director: http://ms.spr.ly/6185r0dwc

The Boston Red Sox recently showed their support for a special member of the Red Sox family with T-shirts that read "We are #LydiaStrong." Lydia Joy, 4-month-old daughter of pitcher Craig Kimbrel, is recovering from her third heart surgery at Boston Children's Hospital. Read more from Boston.com: http://ms.spr.ly/6188r0s84

Nominate our Nurses! The Boston Globe is preparing for their annual "Salute to Nurses," and whether you're a patient, family member or part of our Boston Children's team, they need to hear from YOU (before March 23)! To celebrate our amazing nurses and their work, nominate them at: nurses.bostonglobe.com

We are so LUCKY to have the support of blood and platelet donors, and this month, the Blood Donor Center at Boston Children's Hospital is thanking them with St. Patrick’s themed t-shirts. To get yours, #GivePintsForHalfPints! www.halfpints.childrenshospital.org

For our photo of the week, we celebrate Natalie. It has been over two years since her bi-vent repair for #HLHS at Boston Children's and we are thrilled to report she received good news at her recent checkup. As you can see in the photo below, she is having a great time playing in the snow and making a baby snowman with her older sisters.

For more than 30 years, the Cardiac Catheterization Program at Boston Children's has led the way in developing and improving innovative catheterization procedures. Learn how the team is blazing a trail into the future: http://ms.spr.ly/6181r0YnB

We did it! A BIG thank you to our wonderful Heart Center community for helping us to reach 100,000 fans :)

Save the date! The second annual Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Family Symposium will be held at the Inn at Longwood on October 20, 2018. This event brings together parents and professionals who care for children with #CHD, and will include topics such as managing sleep and feeding problems, preparing children for medical procedures, and more. Cardiologist Jane Newburger, MD, geneticist Amy Roberts, MD, psychologist Lauren Mednick, PhD., and cardiac surgeon Luis Quinonez, MD are among a lineup of expert speakers. Please contact Latara Owens with any questions at latara.owens@childrens.harvard.edu and stay tuned for more details!

Olivia from Massachusetts is our next March #MondayMilestone. Last month, this happy 5-month-old heart warrior celebrated her first Heart Month with us. She has had 2 catheterizations since her birth and is doing well. We are thrilled to see her happy and smiling! Read more about Olivia and share your own or your child's milestone with us here: http://ms.spr.ly/6183r091T

Liam is one of the many heart warriors that celebrated Heart Month with us last month and he is our photo of the week! He has been a patient at Boston Children's under the care of Dr. Baird, Dr. deFerranti, Dr. Mah and their incredible team. He has endured 8 surgeries and 2 pacemaker procedures but this 7-year-old is not letting anything get in the way of his great attitude and smile. All the best to you Liam!

Did you know that cardiology has its own pinterest page? Here you can find fun and heart healthy recipes, meal prep ideas and cooking inspiration. Check it out and let us know if you would like to see any heart healthy recipes added to it! http://ms.spr.ly/6189r0ba3