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Prepare For Your Visit What to Expect Upon receiving a referral from your pediatrician or specialist, our scheduling team will call you to schedule an initial pain management evaluation. Most patients will be scheduled for a New Team visit, which is a 2-hour multidisciplinary appointment in which you
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Craniofacial Team Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to diagnose and treat an array of conditions from the common to the complex, from cleft lip and palate and craniosynostosis to nasal and jaw deformities. Our team includes board-certified physicians with expertise in plastic surgery Service/Program
Feeding Team Special Visits Connecticut Children’s welcomes group or individual special visits that offer fun and enriching experiences for our patients and families. Special visitors interact with patients and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings, doing room-to-room visits, performances, or
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Cancer Psychosocial Team The diagnosis of a child, adolescent or young adult with cancer can feel overwhelming to parents and families and present unexpected psychological, emotional and social challenges. Connecticut Children’s Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders offers a variety of support services to Your Visit or Stay At Connecticut Children’s, providing care beyond imagination begins before families even enter one of our doors. Get acquainted with us and know what to expect before and after you arrive. Have an Appointment or Stay? Here's What to Bring: Form of ID such as a valid driver's
Who’s Who on Care Team Attending Doctors Attending Doctors are in charge of your child’s care while he or she is in the hospital. These doctors have the most experience. They teach and supervise residents and medical students, and oversee the healthcare team. Doctors who perform surgery are also called
Fetal Care Center Team Combining multidisciplinary expertise with heartfelt compassion, our dedicated team at Connecticut Children’s Fetal Care Center is committed to providing exceptional care for every mom and baby in our care. We deliver personalized care plans that prioritize both baby and mother's
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A Visit to the Pediatric Neurosurgeon: What to Expect By Bethany Simonetti MSN, APRN, FNP-BC: If your child has been referred to a pediatric neurosurgeon, you may be feeling nervous or unsure about what to expect. That is totally normal. The idea of seeing a “ brain and spine doctor” can feel scary. But this visit doesn’t always mean your child will need surgery. It
Disney Team of Heroes App To interact with hospital murals: 1. Connect to Hospital Wi-Fi 2. Download the Disney Team of Heroes app for free, then open it 3. In the app, tap the Mickey Film symbol 4. With your camera, scan the mural to find the sparkling circles and tap to reveal a surprise 5. Enjoy other
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First Pediatric ENT Visit? Here’s What to Expect By Rachelle Wareham, MD: A pediatric ENT (ear, nose, and throat doctor) cares for children with problems related to the ears, nose, throat, upper airway passages, head, and neck. These specialists focus on ENT care 100% dedicated to kids—from babies to teens. Pediatricians refer kids to an ENT for many