Dr. Lorraine M. Schratz

09/10/2025

https://www.instagram.com/share/BAUOEVaZh7

03/01/2024

I had a great conversation about congenital heart disease in children with Down Syndrome with Heather Avis, Micha Boyett, and Mercedes Lara
on *The Lucky Few podcast!* Please share with your friends and families who love a person with Down Syndrome!

Friends, we know that seeing specialists and hearing your child could potentially have cardiac issues after receiving a prenatal diagnosis can all be overwhelming. We also know that while months of celebrating and advocating for awareness can be helpful, but also adds to those valid overwhelming fee...

02/17/2024

Celebrating Heart Month with an interview on WCVB - Channel 5 this AM!

Experts say the benefits of starting cardio at a young age could be life-changing and life-saving.

02/24/2023

~8:20 AM on Saturday 2/25/23 (tomorrow) I will appear on WCVB-TV to discuss Heart Health for All - habits to start in childhood!

Live and on demand Boston newscasts and weather from NewsCenter 5.

10/30/2022

https://www.massgeneral.org/children/news/halloween-haunting-and-daunting?mkt_tok=MjI3LVFVRy0wNTcAAAGHwijlWkgE04VVTzbosNoUpBVaI3hsSlbm9A9GfIUCkryrKyiyhaT2o56g6NckItJ8_G7VGVCzlG_CTqseebDgMtGtRo_VMwKyDqKoiP2LCWtw Some Halloween pointers from my colleagues at Mass General for children!

Get safety tips for Halloween 2021.

06/20/2021

Shout out to Cole & his family! This story makes me smile! (Permission granted to share.)

Cole Moreshead's dream has always been to ride the train at Grand Central Terminal, a place people usually pass through to get somewhere else. But for the 14-year-old, Grand Center is the destination.

06/06/2021

My friend & colleague, Dr. Chris Garofalo is quoted in this article. I continue to recommend vaccination for all eligible individuals, including pediatric patients.

While many parents jumped at the chance to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19, some remain hesitant. Here is what parents should know.

05/18/2021

As excited as I am to “return to normal”, this is not quite possible for everyone yet. If you are not yet vaccinated, please talk to your doctor so they can help answer questions & find you an appointment!

If you are not vaccinated (this includes children) please continue to wear your mask!

The update to the state’s mask guidelines is consistent with the administration’s thoughtful and data-guided approach to reopening, and the positive trend in key COVID-19 metrics which drove this action underscores the safety and efficacy of vaccines.

03/04/2021

A worthwhile course for all those who take care of children (and young adults) with congenital heart disease! April 9 & April 10, 2021

The Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Family Symposium is an annual event for adults who care for children with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). It brings together families and providers in a 1.5 day meeting focusing on understanding the neurodevelopmental profile of young people with CHD, and on better mee...

03/01/2021

Will be outdoors & distanced! Masks required!

12/14/2020

Here in my Worcester office, my staff & I taught Buddy to be Covid safe!