Infectious Diseases & Immunology Education The Division of Infectious Diseases & Immunology offers medical students, residents and fellows at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine many opportunities to participate in clinical services, assisting with inpatient consultations and outpatient clinic visits. At
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Small Beginnings, Strong Bonds: Frankie and Noah's NICU Journey By Annmarie Golioto, MD, IBCLC, FAAP: Still, Hannah’s pregnancy started out smoothly. Aside from some early bleeding, Hannah felt great throughout much of her pregnancy. She continued teaching third grade, playing in her co-ed soccer league and staying active with Daryl and their two dogs. Regular visits with
Disney Initiative The Walt Disney Company is delivering comfort and inspiration to children facing serious illness. This commitment dates back to Walt Disney himself, who would visit with children in hospitals, often accompanied by Disney characters and animators. In 2018, Disney built on this
Prepare for Surgery Connecticut Children’s provides an array of pediatric surgical services, from routine procedures to complex surgeries. Our board certified pediatric surgeons have advanced training, and the patient and family surgical experience at the Connecticut Children’s is specially designed
Care Network Case Studies: Rocky Hill Pediatrics These days, many pediatric primary care practices are feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities, from the daily challenges of running a small business to mastering insurance reimbursements. When the COVID-19 pandemic added to the mix, practices were challenged like never before
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The Power of Practice Change By Jacquelyn Rose, MPH: How many of us have participated in a training only to forget what we learned shortly thereafter? It’s not just you—we all have a mountain of knowledge collecting dust somewhere in our brains. Childhood Prosperity Lab (the Lab) leverages the science of adult learning theory to
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Innovating with Purpose: Nurturing a Culture of Innovation By Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH: By: Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH This is the fifth and final blog of a series describing Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health’s journey innovating with purpose to create and nurture a culture of innovation. As I look back on our year and a half-long process to
Urinary Tract Infection Clinical Pathway Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common causes of SBI (serious bacterial infection) in children aged 2-24 months, and a common reason for inpatient admission. The goal of this pathway is early treatment to help with elimination of infection and prevention of
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Pregnant With Twins? 5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor By Jennifer Humphrey, MSN, RN: Expecting twins? Congratulations! You may already know that frequent visits to your obstetrician (OB) or maternal-fetal medicine specialist (MFM) are on the horizon. Twin pregnancies can increase your risk of complications and the need for more specialized medical attention. What
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Grow Active: Finn’s Story If it races, rolls or jumps, 8-year-old Finnbar Prenty has probably mastered it – from skis to scooters to skateboarding. But not long ago, this kind of activity was out of the question. Finn began his health journey at another hospital in the state, where he was diagnosed with
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Ophthalmology Connecticut Children’s ophthalmology team provides comprehensive care for infants, children and teens with eye conditions and vision problems, from nearsightedness to retinopathy of prematurity. We also have two convenient onsite Optical Shops where our expert team can help your Article
Honoring Women’s History Month with Kids Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to teach children about the tremendous contributions women have made in the United States in a variety of fields, including art, science, medicine, math, education and other areas. At Connecticut Children’s, we honor Women’s History
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Monkeypox: How Worried Should We Be Right Now? By Ian C. Michelow, MD, FCPaed: Earlier this month, Connecticut saw its first cases of monkeypox in adults, making the virus a reality in the community. (Visit this CDC webpage for a breakdown of cases by state.) As if COVID-19 and parechovirus weren’t enough, parents are concerned. What should you know, and
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Ask an ENT: Why Does My Child Snore and Should I Worry? By Christopher Grindle, MD: Kids do the darndest things, but persistent, loud snoring shouldn’t be one of them. While it’s common for some kids to snore slightly in their sleep, there are some things to watch out for that might call for a visit to your ENT . So if you’re wondering if your child snores, and