Connecticut Children's Blog

Each year in early October, we and other healthcare organizations across the country celebrate National PA Week, which raises awareness for the physician assistant profession and its contributions to national health. Meet two of our PAs below, and if you know or have an appointment with a PA this week, please thank them for their […]

Child life specialists are dedicated to supporting the emotional needs of hospitalized children. They help children understand and cope with procedures, illnesses, treatments and extended hospital stays. In honor of Child Life Month, we sat down with Child Life Specialist Katie Robbins to learn more about her experiences and why she chose such a special […]

In celebration of #PatientSafetyWeek, we’re introducing you to a few of our safety coaches, who are trained to observe work behaviors and provide real-time feedback about practice and compliance with Connecticut Children’s safety behaviors and standards. Kristina Lawrence Why did you become a safety coach? I became a safety coach to promote change and safety […]

By Jim Shmerling, DHA, FACHE, President and CEO, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Ever since the Florida school shootings last week I have been asked several times, “What is the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center’s position on gun control?” I have debated posting my own personal position, but worry that my opinion may not reflect accurately that […]

Connecticut Children’s has made the 2018 Best Doctors List by Hartford Magazine! Join us in congratulating our physicians both at the Medical Center and throughout the community on this well-deserved recognition! Aaron R. Zucker, MD Adam Silverman, MD Alberto Cohen-Abbo, MD Anand Sekaran, MD Brendan Campbell, MD, MPH, FACS Bruce McDonald, MD Cem Demirci, MD […]

Connecticut Children’s very own Lynn Hayes, BSN, RN, EMT-P and Wendy Wheeler, BSN, CEN, CPEN, EMT of the critical care transport team were named 2017 Healthcare Heroes by the Hartford Business Journal! Both were recognized for their efforts in helping others both at Connecticut Children’s and across the globe. Below is an excerpt from the […]

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 […]

In honor of Patient Experience Week, Connecticut Children’s Patient and Family Experience team is sharing the Beryl Institute C-I-CARE Compassion Challenge! Compassion is so important to the patient experience and something that we can all do. Check out the 6 techniques below to start making compassion a part of your daily routine! 1. Say Hello […]

In honor of Health Information Management Week, we sat down with Linda McKone, manager of Health Information Management Operations at Connecticut Children’s to discuss what happens behind-the scenes to keep patient information safe and secure. Patient care is typically thought of as the hands-on process of treating and healing. Linda McKone, Operations Manager of Health […]

Connecticut Children’s Division of Clinical Support Services and the Division of Clinical Support Services Advisory Council joined forces to help spring bloom at the South Park Inn Homeless Shelter in Hartford. Earlier this year, the team held a fundraiser to bring that idea to life. Giving back to the children and families of the local […]