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Mansfield Center teen visits Fenway with fellow Joslin Diabetes Center patients

Julia Vampatella (14) of Mansfield Center joined fellow Joslin Diabetes Center pediatrics patients for a private tour of Fenway Park.

Joslin patient Julia Vampatella (14) of Mansfield Center, CT and her father, John at Fenway Park.

Mansfield Center resident Julia Vampatella (14) joined a group of 50 people including fellow pediatrics patients at Joslin Diabetes Center, their families and Joslin pediatrics staff members for a private tour of Fenway Park recently. The Fenway tour is among several group events put on by Joslin to encourage pediatric patients and their families to network and establish relationships with other patients.

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Joslin Diabetes Center is world-renowned for its deep expertise in diabetes treatment and research. A federally designated Diabetes Research Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Joslin is dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes and ensuring that people with diabetes live long, healthy lives. We develop and disseminate innovative patient therapies and scientific discoveries throughout the world. For more information, visit www.joslin.org.

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