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Why Are We So Negative? By Scott Orsey: By: Scott Orsey I just lived a deeply insightful week that I believe would challenge even the most steadfast worldview. It came months into a department-wide introspection called our Pathways to Action Project, which involved holding town hall meetings for team members to reflect

Grow Inspiring: Natalia’s Story The staff at the hospital where Natalia Rodriguez Sabala was born hadn’t seen a patient like her in seven years. She was born with cloacal exstrophy, also known as OEIS syndrome: Her bladder and portions of her large intestine were on the outside of her belly, and her bladder was

Beyond Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Melina's Story When Melina, at age 10, felt a shooting pain in her leg and suddenly couldn’t put weight on it, her family assumed it would mean physical therapy at worst. They never imagined it would mean emergency surgery so she could play sports, dance, or possibly just walk normally again

First in Connecticut: Luna’s Story Technology that enables a devastating sports injury to heal itself? At Connecticut Children’s, it’s no longer beyond imagination. Connecticut Children’s recently became the first health system in Connecticut to use the BEAR® Implant to treat a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL

Connecticut Children’s And Women’s Health Connecticut Create Unique Partnership Just For Women & Children

Grow Fearless: Fernando’s Story Norma Moreira was returning home from work when she received the phone call: Her 6-year-old son, Fernando, was hit by a car while crossing the street in their East Hartford neighborhood. The car had been going very fast. Fernando might not survive. Fernando was raced to

Mastermind Advisor Spotlight: Paul Dworkin, MD Research shows 90% of children’s health is driven by the complex interplay between social, behavioral, environmental, and genetic/epigenetic factors. Connecticut Children’s Childhood Prosperity Lab (the Lab) incubates and accelerates social innovations that address social

Innovating with Purpose: Moving Beyond Semantic Saturation By Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH: This is the second in a series of blogs describing the Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health’s journey to cultivating and nurturing a culture of social innovation. I am excited to lead a multi-disciplinary team from Connecticut Children’s Office for Community

Meet Courtney: Finding Inspiration in the Teeniest of Tiny Patients After a series of clinical rotations at Connecticut Children’s, Courtney didn’t just know mentally it was the right place for her to start her nursing career – it felt like the right place, too. Three and a half years later, she continues to grow and evolve as a nurse. And that

Connecticut Children's Foundation Announces $1 Million Grant to Protect Hartford Children from Gun Violence Hartford, CT June 10, 2024—Connecticut Children’s, the state’s only healthcare system dedicated exclusively to the care of children, has received a $1 million grant from The Tow Foundation to support the hospital’s efforts to identify children with high levels of violence

Bent, Not Broken: Lindsay’s Story When she was 12 years old, Lindsay Fritz wrote a letter to her future self. “Don’t worry, you got this,” she wrote. “You are bent, not broken.” The year before, a routine physical had revealed a curve in her spine, and she’d been referred to Connecticut Children’s for X-rays. The

5 Healthy, Easy Lunchbox Snack Ideas By Stacy Chandna, MS, CIP: Healthy snacks are a great way to keep your kids energized and boost their essential nutrient intake – but sometimes, it’s hard to come up with ideas that are both interesting and easy. Luckily, Stacy Chandna, MS, CIP, has lots of tips.

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

Summer Ear, Nose and Throat Tips Doctors Love By Amy Hughes, MD: Connecticut Children’s pediatric ear, nose and throat team shares summer safety tips to keep the ears, nose and throat in tip-top shape for kids of all ages.

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