Connecticut Children's Blog
Connecticut Children's Blog provides important perspective on pediatric health from the same voices that care for our patients at Connecticut Children's Medical Center.
“A case of head lice has been detected in your child’s class.” It’s a note no parent wants to receive! But how do you know what to look for? Connecticut Children’s primary care physician Paula Lucuara Revelo, MD shares an easy, step-by-step way to check for lice or nits (lice eggs). How to check for […]
Katie, a Rheumatology patient here at Connecticut Children’s, shares an inspiring speech she delivered at her 8th grade graduation this past spring about her experiences with juvenile arthritis. Strength. When I think of strength, I don’t think of being able to lift 100 pounds. No, think of the ability to endure certain events, or be […]
In honor of National Health IT Week, we sat down with a few colleagues from Connecticut Children’s Information Technology team to discuss what’s next for healthcare technology and information security. John Shepard, Chief Information Security Officer John sets the strategic security vision for Connecticut Children’s, including defining the security standards that protect patient information and […]
With just a few days left before Connecticut’s new car seat law takes effect, you may have questions about what, exactly, is changing and how you can best prepare. Connecticut Children’s Safe Kids Connecticut Coordinator, Luis Rivera, a certified passenger safety technician, shares everything you need to know about the law and what you need […]
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is committed to being a place where the pain of medical treatment is minimized as much as possible. Although we may not be able to take away all the pain, we will make every effort to reduce it. At Connecticut Children’s, expert medical care and comfort go together. In honor of […]
In honor of Pain Week, Emily Wakefield, Psy.D., Pediatric Psychologist and Medical Educator in Connecticut Children’s Division of Pediatric Psychology and Pain and Palliative Medicine, shares recent developments in the field and why she chose a career focused on pediatrics and pain management. Why did you decide to enter the field of pain medicine? Chronic […]
Getting to the Starting Line In a few years of traveling in the van with my Folk Rock/Americana band called Parsonsfield, I’ve had the privilege to see nearly every interstate highway in the U.S. through a bug splattered windshield and smokey, sticker laden green rooms of rock halls and theaters. But van life and travel […]
Written by Robert Ffrench, grateful patient My name is Robert K. Ffrench and I am a graduating patient of Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. I was originally sent to this medical facility when I had a stroke at the age of 8 years old due to my sickle cell disease, after another hospital (which won’t be […]
By Connecticut Children’s Center for Behavioral Health New research, brought to light by Connecticut Children’s Medical Center’s Center for Behavioral Health, takes a deeper look at the relationship between social media use and anxiety in young adults. The research, titled “Social media use and anxiety in emerging adults,” featured on TIME.com, found greater social media […]
Written by Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg, “The Kid’s Bedtime Doctor” Director of the Behavioral Sleep Program at Connecticut Children’s Sleep Center Academic performance, behavior and mood are all dependent on good sleep. Kids need more sleep than we do (9-10 hours for ages 5-12 and 8-9 hours for teens).Here are some helpful techniques to help get your child’s […]
