Author Archives: Dr. Shira Brown

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About Dr. Shira Brown


  • Joined Harvard Vanguard: 2007
  • Undergraduate School: Tufts University, Medford, MA
  • Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
  • Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
  • Board Certification: Pediatrics
  • Hospital Affiliations: Children's Hospital, Boston, MA; Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
  • Clinical Interests: Adolescents; nutrition; newborns; breastfeeding support
  • Personal Interests: Spending time with her husband and children, cooking, fitness, painting and travel.

West Roxbury SMArt Kids Welcomes Land’s Sake Farm

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Dr. Shira Brown

Deep into the summer months, it is almost impossible for one to ignore the bounty of fresh and local produce.  Farmer’s markets, farm stands and pick-your-own stops can be found around just about every corner if you have your eyes … Continue reading →

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West Roxbury SMArt Kids: “Rainbow Foods”

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Dr. Shira Brown

Our April SMArt Kids session, which focused on increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, could not have come at a better time, as we move into Spring and the warmer, more bountiful months in New England.  We all enjoyed learning how … Continue reading →

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West Roxbury SMArt Kids: Sugar, sugar, everywhere

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Dr. Shira Brown

Thanks to the West Roxbury SMArt Kids for coming to our session this month and making it great!  It was nice to have some new faces join the group too.  We all learned a lot from our “sugar cube” activity.  … Continue reading →

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SMArt Kids: Healthy news from West Roxbury

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Dr. Shira Brown

I am pleased to say we had a very successful first shared medical appointment at the West Roxbury site.  Congratulations to all of our super-star patients and their families for coming, participating, and most importantly – for working so well … Continue reading →

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