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Cassie Skabardonis, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Nurse Practitioner, Hospital Medicine
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GROW Thoughtful: Danny’s Story One day, when Danny Sullivan was 8 years old, he began to feel very tired. Everyone thought it was allergies, maybe, or a growth spurt. He’d always been a healthy kid, with nothing more than the occasional cold. But this time, it got worse. Suddenly, he could barely stand up. His
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Little Warrior: Jazz’s Story Milagros knew in her heart that her daughter was sick. But for a long time, no one else seemed to believe her. Jazz, age 3, had been plagued with mysterious symptoms for months. She’d been spitting up for no reason, and waking with bad headaches. Milagros brought her to doctors
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Loaner Hearing Aid Program Our program is designed to help children maintain access to sound with loaner hearing aids during the 2-4 weeks when their own hearing aid(s) are out for repair. Connecticut Children’s loaner hearing aids are digital behind-the-ear hearing aids fit to the needs of each child, but Advanced Practice Provider Excellence Award In 2021, the Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) established the annual APP Excellence Awards. The three awards recognize select APPs for exemplary demonstration of Connecticut Children’s values in their clinical practice and interaction with patients and team members
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Overuse Injuries and Kids: A Sports Physical Therapist Answers Your Questions By Nicholas Giampetruzzi, PT, MPT: This article was last updated in March 2025. Overuse injuries can occur at all ages. But because kids are still growing, they’re at a greater risk for these types of injuries, and may need a pediatric expert to ensure they heal properly. Nick Giampetruzzi, PT, MPT, Connecticut
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Prioritizing Consistent Sleep To Support Mental Health By Alyssa Nycz, MD: By: Alyssa Nycz, MD The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recommends that children ages 6 to 12 receive between nine and 12 hours of sleep during a 24-hour period. Teenagers should regularly sleep eight to 10 hours per night. However, research finds that at least one
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Kimberley Roche, MSN, PPCNP-BC, APRN Nurse Practitioner, Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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- Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
