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Atrioventricular Canal Defect (Atrioventricular Septal Defect) An atrioventricular canal defect (also known as an atrioventricular septal defect, or an AV canal defect or AV septal defect) is a condition that develops before birth, when the central area of a baby’s heart doesn’t form properly during pregnancy. With this condition, the wall Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Research The Scientific Center for Pediatric Hematology & Oncology at Connecticut Children’s Research Institute features regional and national leaders in the field of pediatric cancer research. Through investigations that utilize genomic technologies, mouse models, and clinical trials to
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Honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month With Kids National Hispanic Heritage Month provides an opportunity to teach children about the contributions, histories and cultures of people whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, and Spanish-speaking countries in the Caribbean, Central America and South America. At Connecticut
Donate Thank you for considering a donation to Connecticut Children’s. Your donation helps us provide support and encouragement to our patents and families throughout the year. Give Online You can make an online, tax-deductible monetary donation to support Child Life to provide patients
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Hazards of Hot Cars By Amy Watkins, MPH: By: Amy Watkins, MPH The statistics are alarming: about 40 children die from heat stroke every summer in the United States after being trapped inside hot cars. In more than half of these deaths, a parent forgot and unintentionally left their child behind in the car. Connecticut
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Connecticut Children’s Specialists at Specialty Surgical Center in Stamford Pediatric Surgery Closer to Home Performing outpatient pediatric surgical procedures is our specialty. Taking the stress out of the experience for you and your family is our mission. Surgical Excellence and Innovation From pre-op to post-op and everything in between, the team is Service/Program
Down Syndrome Clinic Children with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) often are affected by ear, nose and throat problems that need to be evaluated or treated by a specialist. Connecticut Children’s pediatric specialists treat and prevent ear, nose and throat problems affecting children with Down Syndrome Article
Connecticut Children’s Chief Nursing Officer Named to Becker’s “Chief Nursing Officers To Know” List Media Contact: Monica Buchanan, Senior Director, Strategic Communications Connecticut Children’s 352-219-0860 Hartford, CT — September 21, 2023 — Connecticut Children’s is proud to announce that Sarah Matney, MSOL, BSN, RN, CPON, CENP, Senior Vice President, Clinical Services Article
Seven-Figure Gift Supports Connecticut Children’s New Clinical Tower and Expanded Pediatric Services Hartford, CT—Connecticut Children’s, the state’s only health system 100% dedicated to children’s well-being, has received a transformational 7-figure gift from the Burton and Phyllis Hoffman Foundation to support the hospital’s new eight-story clinical tower and the expansion of
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Women in Surgery Podcast: Operating Through Opportunities and Challenges By Christine Finck, MD, FACS: By: Christine Finck, MD, FACS The number of women surgeons in the United States is growing; however, it remains a field heavily dominated by men. In an effort to discuss and work to eliminate barriers, our Women in Surgery group at Connecticut Children’s has launched a new
Neural Tube Defect (Myelomeningocele) Postnatal Management Open neural tube defects result from a failure of primary neurulation, leading to abnormal development of the spinal cord at and below the level of the defect. Secondary injury can occur from mechanical and chemical trauma, as well as infection. Defects that are open at birth
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Center for Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Allergic Gastrointestinal Disorders The Eosinophilic Esophagitis program is one of the largest programs in the Northeast. We provide state-of-the-art multidisciplinary care for nearly 400 patients with eosinophilic esophagitis. Our team includes gastroenterologists, radiologists, surgeons, a psychologist Service/Program
Pediatric Tracheostomy There are many reasons that a child may need a tracheostomy, a surgical procedure used to create an opening through the neck into the trachea (windpipe). For example, when a child’s airway is permanently blocked, cannot be cleared of secretions or must be supported by a Article
Heart of a Champion: Jordyn’s Story Bethany Ty expected a problem when she was pregnant with her second daughter, Jordyn. Her older daughter had been born with a heart issue and is a patient of pediatric cardiologist Olga Toro-Salazar, MD . Care at Connecticut Children’s Heart Center begins before birth – so her
Neurology Research & Clinical Trials Clinical trials are a key research tool for advancing medical education and clinical care. Most commonly, clinical trials are used to test the safety and effectiveness of drugs and devices. Clinical trials are led by research teams that can include doctors and other medical