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MUSC Children's Health

@musckids

Providing expert care in over 27 specialties. Our integrated system includes an advanced pediatric hospital, as well as primary, urgent & specialty locations.

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It’s hot outside, but our fish are staying cool! 🐠 At MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, our aquariums are part of a design that helps create a calming, welcoming space for patients and families. Learn more: musc.co/44nGBR7 #ImWhatsPossible

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The first measles case of 2025 has been confirmed in South Carolina, as the U.S. sees its highest case count in over 30 years. Dr. Stephen Thacker from MUSC Children’s Health says vaccination is our best defense. Read more: musc.co/3TUqYe1

The first measles case of 2025 has been confirmed in South Carolina, as the U.S. sees its highest case count in over 30 years.

Dr. Stephen Thacker from MUSC Children’s Health says vaccination is our best defense.

Read more: musc.co/3TUqYe1
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Summer = more outdoor play = more head injuries in kids. In the latest Health Focus episode, Dr. Taylor Lofton explains how to prevent head injuries in kids and what symptoms signal a trip to the ER. 🎧 Listen now: musc.co/461zSxv #ImWhatsPossible

Summer = more outdoor play = more head injuries in kids.

In the latest Health Focus episode, Dr. Taylor Lofton explains how to prevent head injuries in kids and what symptoms signal a trip to the ER.

🎧 Listen now: musc.co/461zSxv

#ImWhatsPossible
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Thank you to Strayboots and Property Masters for donating nearly 200 “Bags of Change” to MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital! Your support helps provide comfort to our patients and their families. 💙 #ImWhatsPossible

Thank you to Strayboots and Property Masters for donating nearly 200 “Bags of Change” to MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital!

Your support helps provide comfort to our patients and their families. 💙

#ImWhatsPossible
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Christmas in July is coming to MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital! 🎄☀️ This annual effort helps provide items for kids in the hospital, supporting our Child Life team’s work all year long. Learn more: musc.co/44O5h4k #ImWhatsPossible

Christmas in July is coming to MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital! 🎄☀️

This annual effort helps provide items for kids in the hospital, supporting our Child Life team’s work all year long.

Learn more: musc.co/44O5h4k

#ImWhatsPossible
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MUSC Kids Eat Free is still serving families across South Carolina this summer! Free meals for kids 18 and under are available Monday through Friday at MUSC Health locations in eight communities. Find a site near you: musc.co/46JzZxQ #ImWhatsPossible

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Mac is thriving after having three heart surgeries before age three. He visits us each year for follow-up care and recently enjoyed a day on the water with Cornerstone Charter, exploring his love for marine life. 🐬 #ImWhatsPossible

Mac is thriving after having three heart surgeries before age three.

He visits us each year for follow-up care and recently enjoyed a day on the water with Cornerstone Charter, exploring his love for marine life. 🐬

#ImWhatsPossible
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Explore a few of our favorite spaces at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital! From aquariums to harbor views and family-friendly dining, each area was designed with care and comfort in mind. Learn more about our resources: musc.co/3Iq25V1 #ImWhatsPossible

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July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month! Dr. Phayvanh Pecha from MUSC discussed cleft lip and palate care in a recent Health Focus podcast, including treatment timelines, surgical techniques, and follow-up. 🎧 Listen here: musc.co/469lNhu #ImWhatsPossible

July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month!

Dr. Phayvanh Pecha from MUSC discussed cleft lip and palate care in a recent Health Focus podcast, including treatment timelines, surgical techniques, and follow-up.

🎧 Listen here: musc.co/469lNhu

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MUSC researchers have developed a new immunotherapy that targets childhood leukemia and boosts the immune system. This could mean fewer relapses and better outcomes for kids with AML. Read more: musc.co/4lrBjdg #ImWhatsPossible

MUSC researchers have developed a new immunotherapy that targets childhood leukemia and boosts the immune system.

This could mean fewer relapses and better outcomes for kids with AML.

Read more: musc.co/4lrBjdg

#ImWhatsPossible
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Starting your back-to-school prep? Don’t forget about your child’s health! Use our Back-to-School Health Checklist to make sure your child is ready inside and out. #ImWhatsPossible

Starting your back-to-school prep? Don’t forget about your child’s health!

Use our Back-to-School Health Checklist to make sure your child is ready inside and out.

#ImWhatsPossible
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Hooked on Miracles raised $240,000 for MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital this weekend! Proceeds will support therapy dogs through Paws for Kids and family care through the STAR Coordinator program. Learn more: musc.co/3GCDZpx #ImWhatsPossible

Hooked on Miracles raised $240,000 for MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital this weekend!

Proceeds will support therapy dogs through Paws for Kids and family care through the STAR Coordinator program.

Learn more: musc.co/3GCDZpx

#ImWhatsPossible
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Taylor Allen has started as the first PICU fellow in South Carolina! She grew up in the Upstate, graduated from USC, and is now in Charleston to help launch a new chapter in pediatric critical care at Shawn Jenkins. Read more: musc.co/4kVoOpp #ChangingWhatsPossible

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Measles cases in the U.S. are at a 33-year high 📈 Dr. Stephen Thacker from MUSC breaks down what this means for South Carolina, how the virus spreads, and why vaccination rates matter more than ever. 🎧 Listen here: musc.co/4f1OdME #ImWhatsPossible

Measles cases in the U.S. are at a 33-year high 📈

Dr. Stephen Thacker from MUSC breaks down what this means for South Carolina, how the virus spreads, and why vaccination rates matter more than ever.

🎧 Listen here: musc.co/4f1OdME

#ImWhatsPossible
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We were proud to welcome Brian Martindale from Kidneys for Kids to MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital as part of his Driving for Life tour. 🚗💚 He is raising awareness for pediatric kidney donation one mile at a time. Learn more: musc.co/4f5tszI #ImWhatsPossible

We were proud to welcome Brian Martindale from Kidneys for Kids to MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital as part of his Driving for Life tour. 🚗💚

He is raising awareness for pediatric kidney donation one mile at a time.

Learn more: musc.co/4f5tszI

#ImWhatsPossible
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Easton joined the Charleston RiverDogs "Legends in the South" game last month! ⚾️ The event, supported by Charleston Miracle, raised funds for MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and gave families a memorable night at the ballpark. #ImWhatsPossible

Easton joined the <a href="/ChasRiverDogs/">Charleston RiverDogs</a> "Legends in the South" game last month! ⚾️

The event, supported by Charleston Miracle, raised funds for MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and gave families a memorable night at the ballpark.

#ImWhatsPossible
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CenteringPregnancy helps babies by supporting parents. This group care model can lead to fewer preterm births, healthier birth weights, and stronger breastfeeding rates. Read more: musc.co/2r0WvAT #ImWhatsPossible

CenteringPregnancy helps babies by supporting parents.
 
This group care model can lead to fewer preterm births, healthier birth weights, and stronger breastfeeding rates.
 
Read more: musc.co/2r0WvAT
 
#ImWhatsPossible
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After pregnancy complications, Tate’s family came to MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital for delivery. Born at 36 weeks, he spent 64 nights in our NICU. His family stayed nearby at RMHC Charleston and were there for every step along the way. 💙 #ImWhatsPossible

After pregnancy complications, Tate’s family came to MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital for delivery.

Born at 36 weeks, he spent 64 nights in our NICU.

His family stayed nearby at <a href="/RMHCCharleston/">RMHC Charleston</a> and were there for every step along the way. 💙

#ImWhatsPossible
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Christmas came early at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital! 🎁 58 families received gift bags from Santa’s workshop, while kids joined in for cookie decorating and ornament making. Thank you to our Child Life team and volunteers! #ImWhatsPossible

Christmas came early at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital! 🎁

58 families received gift bags from Santa’s workshop, while kids joined in for cookie decorating and ornament making.

Thank you to our Child Life team and volunteers!

#ImWhatsPossible
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The Pediatric Emergency Department at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital has earned the ENA Lantern Award! 🎉 We are proud of our team’s commitment to quality and safety! Find out more: musc.co/4ocS4L5 #ImWhatsPossible

The Pediatric Emergency Department at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital has earned the ENA Lantern Award! 🎉

We are proud of our team’s commitment to quality and safety!

Find out more: musc.co/4ocS4L5

#ImWhatsPossible