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What to Expect at Your Child’s First Infusion: A Parent’s Guide When your child’s doctor tells you they need an infusion, it can feel overwhelming. This guide from pediatric infusion expert Katie Ruane, RN, Nurse Manager, will walk you through the process so you know what to expect and how to support your child.
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“My Stomach Hurts!” Anxiety, or Something Else? By Bradley S. Jerson, PhD: This article was originally published in July 2022 and updated in February 2024. Oh, tummy troubles! Abdominal pain is among the most common reasons kids visit their pediatrician or obtain a referral to a gastroenterologist. What’s a parent to do when they hear, “My tummy hurts—I
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Engaging Early Childhood Providers to Improve Developmental Outcomes By Kimberly Martini-Carvell: Article
Connecting Pediatric Residents to Community Through Capitol Squash By Martha Peregoy:
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Social Work Caring for your child’s medical needs can be overwhelming, and the Social Work team at Connecticut Children’s is here to help. Our clinical social workers specialize in treating children and adolescents, from assessments and mental health diagnoses to emotional and practical Article
Nosebleeds in Kids: Causes, Treatment & When to Call an ENT By Katherine Kavanagh, MD: This article was first published in February 2023 and was updated in February 2026. Frequent nosebleeds in children are quite common. Contrary to what Dr. Google or ChatGPT might tell you, there are many factors that cause pediatric nosebleeds. So, what should you know if your
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Meet James: Finding Inspiration in Little Miracles For James Gerace, PA-C, providing the best care and emotional support to the parents and family members of babies boils down to doing what’s right as a professional. As a physician assistant in the NICU, James enjoys the variety it provides. His favorite part is seeing the
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Feeding an Autistic Child: Your Top 4 Feeding Questions Answered By Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC-SLP: Having an autistic child can bring many unique joys and challenges to your family. Sometimes children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) develop difficulties with feeding. Being able to feed your child is a top priority for all parents, so when feeding becomes challenging, a
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Speech-Language Pathology At Connecticut Children’s, our pediatric speech-language pathologists specialize in assessing and treating children of all ages with a wide range of communication and swallowing conditions — from developmental, genetic and cognitive disorders to injuries and dysphagia. Our team Service/Program
Critical Care Transport Connecticut Children’s Critical Care Transport Service include highly skilled nurses, respiratory therapists, and advanced practitioners and physicians with advanced training to care for critically ill infants, children, and teens. The Critical Care Transport Service provides: 24 Article
Why Do We Hold Gun Buybacks? By Brendan Campbell, MD, MPH: By: Brendan Campbell, MD, MPH , J. Leslie Knod, MD , and Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA Each year, Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center is proud to participate in a gun buyback event to make our communities safer. The point is to provide people with a way to safely
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