A personal mission of pediatric cancer research Ching Lau, Ph.D., M.D., never thought he would want to be a doctor. He remembers hating going to the doctors in his youth and finding the atmosphere unacceptable. Because of his early experiences, he set out to find a solution, which led to his clinical career. Lau joined […]

Paulanne Jushkevich joined Connecticut Children’s Foundation (the Foundation) in September of 2023 with over 25 years of experience in professional fundraising–15 years at the executive level– where she led teams of hospital/health science fundraisers through substantial change and significant evolution. Get to know Paulanne. 1. Why did you want to come to Connecticut Children’s? So, […]

From September 15 to October 15, the U.S. celebrates the cultures and contributions of Americans who identify as Hispanic or Latinx. National Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to teach kids about the histories and traditions behind these cultures, try new traditions, and reflect on the important role they play in our nation today. […]

By Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA is the Associate Director of Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center Everyone deserves a memorable, spooky- and safe- Halloween. Here are some Halloween safety rules of the road for all ages, to help make sure that happens.  1. Go together: Plan on accompanying your child if they are trick-or-treating, especially […]

Last time 6-year-old Gracyn-Rose was staying at Connecticut Children’s, she turned to her long-time nurse Meaghan Schneider. “You’re my second mom,” she told Meaghan. “You’re my hospital mom.” In her young life, Gracyn has been hospitalized more than 20 times for a rare gastrointestinal disorder. By now, nurses like Meaghan are practically family. And the […]

By Amy Watkins, MPH and Kristen Levesque, Transportation Engineer When school is in session, we can expect buses, crowded drop-offs and bicycling or walking along busy roads. Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the United States, so it’s important to talk to your child now about being safe around […]

Debra Ellis, NBS, RN, Program Manager, Newborn Screening  Every year, about 4 million babies are born in the U.S. Most, if not all, of these babies have had newborn screening, and since they began 50 years ago, newborn screening has been helping babies each year. This means that about 200 million people went through newborn […]

Every year, one to three percent of children are hospitalized for RSV, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. In a turn of events, the FDA has just approved a monoclonal antibody (nirsevimab or Beyfortus), which is a synthetic injectable protein produced by AstraZeneca, that fights respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is a very common […]

Connecticut Children’s DEI Team Social acceptance of the LGBTQIA community has progressed in recent years, but those old stereotypes and misconceptions can still greatly affect the mental health of members of this community. So how can we as their loved ones make them feel comfortable during times of transition or heard during times of hardship? […]