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Chronic Pain Program Pain usually serves as a natural warning that something is wrong with the body, but when it lasts a long time, pain no longer serves as a valuable alert. Instead, it can interfere with everyday activities and reduce the quality of your child’s life. Pain that causes children to Office for Sponsored Programs The Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) supports the research community at Connecticut Children’s by facilitating the preparation, submission, and management of external funding. Our services include pre-award, post-award, contract management, and clinical trials finance. We are
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Easy Breathing: A Tool to Aid in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asthma in Children By Jessica Hollenbach, PhD: Asthma is a common respiratory condition affecting many children; however, it is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Easy Breathing, a program started in 1998, is designed to help primary care physicians appropriately and easily diagnose and treat asthma in children. Easy
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Toy Trouble: Watch Out For Hidden Hazards By Amy Watkins, MPH: By: Amy Watkins, MPH Toys are a source of happiness and fun for children of all ages. Whether you’re shopping for the holiday season, looking for the perfect birthday gift, or searching for treasures at second-hand stores and tag sales, it is important to be mindful of potential Article
7 Tips for Keeping the Calm at Home During Times of Transition By Preeti Sandhu, PsyD: Transitions can be hard – from minor ones, like getting everyone out the door before the bus drives by, to major ones, like a cross-country move. But there are ways to keep your family feeling (relatively) calm, even amid change. Connecticut Children’s pediatric psychologist
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Easy Ways to Use Up the Random Ingredients in Your Kitchen Pantry By Haley Duscha, RDN, CDN: The challenge: Preparing nutritious meals that your kids will actually eat… even if your pantry is looking a little empty. Haley Duscha, RDN, CDN, a pediatric dietitian in Connecticut Children’s Division of Obesity & Weight Management , shares tips to use up those last random
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Optical Shop Connecticut Children’s ophthalmology clinics in Farmington and Glastonbury are home to our Optical Shops. We provide high-quality, professional optical services for Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Ophthalmology and Optometry patients. Pediatric Optical Services Personal service Article
Missing Travel? Need Ideas for Spring Break? Here’s How to Plan a Virtual Vacation With Kids By Robert D. Keder, MD: Your family is already stir-crazy this winter, and by spring break you’ll all be ready for a change of scenery. But typical travel is off the table due to COVID-19. How can you get your child excited for something different… without leaving home? Try a virtual vacation Article
Prescription for Health: Fruit and Vegetables With food insecurity on the rise, Connecticut Children’s developed and launched a new effort to provide fruit and vegetable prescriptions to families visiting the Emergency Department that screen positive for food insecurity. The goal is to meet families’ needs and increase
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Pain Resource Nurse Program The Pain Resource Nurse Program at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center provides effective pain strategies based on best practices in the care of pediatric patients. Specially trained nurses use the latest clinical advances to assess and treat pain across the continuum, from Service/Program
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 Article
Why Access to Food and Nutrition Is Essential for Every Child By Stacy Chandna, MS, CIP: Access to nutritious food is one of the most powerful drivers of children’s health and development, yet for many families, it is not always easy to maintain. Across the United States, millions of children live in households that rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
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Connecticut Children's and Xerox Partner To Introduce New, Innovative, AI-Driven Technologies To Pediatric Healthcare Hartford, Conn. — Connecticut Children’s and Xerox are reimagining pediatric healthcare with the help of cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Through an expanded partnership with Xerox, the health system is introducing AI-powered solutions to streamline care delivery and elevate Article
Beyond Celiac Disease: William’s Story By Jeffrey Hyams, MD: William had just gotten home from school when his dad, Matt, sat him down. “Your doctor thinks you might have something called celiac disease,” Matt told him. William, then 14, was skeptical. Didn’t celiac disease have something to do with eating gluten? He ate everything and, as
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For the Love of Charlotte… The Inspiration Behind “PJ Day for the Kids” Charlotte Wesoloskie is a sweet, soft-spoken girl with a big heart and an even bigger message for children diagnosed with cancer: “Don’t be scared and never give up!” As a cancer survivor, 11-year-old Charlotte speaks from experience and truly “walks the walk.” And, as the