1 / 4 Why choose Connecticut Children’s?

Next-generation care for your next generation.

We’re proud to share that once again, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Connecticut Children’s a top children’s hospital in the nation.

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2 / 4 Why choose Connecticut Children’s?

Your whole world. Our whole purpose.

Connecticut's Only Dedicated Children's Health System

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3 / 4 How do we make after-hours care easy?

Care when your child needs it. Pediatric experts you trust.

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4 / 4 What makes us different?

When it comes to healing, there's no place like here.

Patient Stories

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Ask a Pediatrician: What Should I Do When My Child Has a Common Cold During COVID-19?

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24 Ways to Comfort Kids Without Physical Contact: Strategies for Teachers and “Pod” Parents During COVID-19

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Preventing Eye Strain During Your Child’s Screen-Based Learning in COVID-19

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Why Your Child Needs Their Flu Shot ASAP (and Maybe a Second Shot, Too): A Note From Our Physician-in-Chief

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Back to School Road Safety: Tips for Kids at Bus Stops, Drop-Offs and While Walking or Bicycling to Class

Child with special needs at school

Does Your Child Have Special Needs? 4 Things to Ask Their School Now

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What Should Parents Know About the Delta Variant, Kids and Back to School?

Connecticut Children's team member provides a COVID-19 vaccine to teen patient

Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Is Now Authorized for Ages 12 and Up. Here’s What Parents Need to Know

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Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Linked to Heart Problems Like Myocarditis and Pericarditis in Young People?

Behavioral Health

How to Help Kids Cope With Social Anxiety When Social Distancing Ends

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What Do New Mask Requirements Mean for Kids Who Are Fully Vaccinated – and Kids Who Aren’t?

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What’s the Risk? Which Activities Are Safe When Kids Aren’t Vaccinated Yet

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Behavioral Health

10 Ways to Get Your Teen (and Family) to Try a Digital Detox

Claire, a NICU grad at Connecticut Children's, poses for a photo

Grow Caring: Claire’s Story

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25th Anniversary

Recommended by Pediatricians! Connecticut Children’s Top 25 Books for Infants to Young Adults

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Community Health

Summer Safety: Tips to Keep Children Safe From Injuries as Favorite Activities Resume

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Community Health

Gardening With Kids: How to Plan, Grow & Enjoy a Summer Garden

Connecticut Children’s And Women’s Health Connecticut Create Unique Partnership Just For Women & Children

Awards & Recognition

magnet recognized award

best childrens's hospital women's choice 2021 award

2017-2020 lantern award

chime digital most wired survey ambulatory 2020 award

chime digital most wired survey acute 2020 award

3m award for excellence in skin safety award

society for pediatric sedation award

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