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Beyond a Brain Tumor: Ciri's Story For a few weeks, she’d been getting the same call from the school nurse. Her daughter, Ciri, had vomited again during class. No fever. No sniffles. No explanation. The pediatrician guessed anxiety. That didn’t seem right to Krysti, though. Ciri, then 8 years old, seemed so at
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Sound Sensitivity Connecticut Children’s Sound Sensitivity team specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children with Tinnitus, Misophonia, and Hyperacusis. To schedule an appointment, please call 860.837.6300. With Tinnitus, children may hear ringing, buzzing, whooshing or other sounds in Article
Reasons Your Child Should See a Pediatric Dietitian By Haley Duscha, RDN, CDN: A pediatric dietitian – also known as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) – can be a great resource for your child and family. These experts take time to learn about food’s impact on your child, and can be a guiding hand in any nutrition concerns. Here’s why you may want to
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Natasha N. Frederick, MD, MPH, MST Director, Comprehensive Fertility and Sexual Health Team
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- Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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Connecting the Dots: Care Coordination By Katherine Ramirez: By: Katherine Ramirez During this time of unprecedented hardships facing so many families, there is also tremendous opportunity for those who serve children and families to rise to the challenge and meet their needs. Connecticut Children’s 4th annual Care Coordination Forum
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Back-to-School, Backed by Community By Madhura Sawant-Suryawanshi: It’s back-to-school season! The start of a new school year is an exciting transition filled with new opportunities and growth. It's also a time for families to step into new routines. When caregivers help kids feel prepared for school , we tend to see improved attendance
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Concussion Management Concussions require prompt diagnosis and treatment. Concussions are one of the top sports-related injuries. That’s why Connecticut Children’s Sports Medicine has developed a comprehensive, sports-related concussion program for adolescent and young adult athletes. This program Article
The Office’s Three Roles By Scott Orsey: By: Scott Orsey Promoting the optimal healthy development of children. That’s what we do here at the Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health (the Office). It sounds fairly straightforward, right? Getting kids programs and services to help them achieve their best
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Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Westport About This Location Kids will appreciate the imaginative, welcoming environment designed just for them, featuring ocean, meadow, sky and forest themes. We look forward to caring for your child, should you need to use our services. Our Specialty Care Center in Westport includes Article
Youth Voices Power Hartford Afterschool Program By Annika Anderson, MPH: At Connecticut Children’s Childhood Prosperity Lab (The Lab), we believe the best ideas come directly from the people they’re meant to serve. Since 2015, we’ve partnered with communities to create programs and services that reflect their strengths, interests, and priorities. This
Fever and Sepsis Evaluation in the Infant (Ages 29-60 days) Clinical Pathway Fever is a common reason for visits to the Emergency Department (ED) and for admission to the hospital. Nationally, there are 500,000 ED visits annually for children ≤ 60 days of age with fever. Though most febrile illnesses in infants less than 90 days of age are caused by viral
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Meet Sarah: From Bedside Nurse To Chief Nursing Officer Sarah Matney began her journey at Connecticut Children’s as a bedside nurse in the Hematology/Oncology unit. Twenty-three years and a range of nursing roles later, she leads the nursing department as Chief Nursing Officer, representing the largest workforce in the health system.
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Curly Toes Curly toes are a common condition present at birth that affects infants and young children. It typically impacts the third and fourth toes on both feet, causing them to curl under due to tight tendons pulling one toe beneath the next. While often harmless, curly toes can Article
Ahead of the Curve in Redefining Community Benefits By Paul Dworkin, MD: In this age of health care reform, it is encouraging to see more hospitals and health systems redefine the way in which they fulfill their community benefit obligations under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It is also encouraging to see states begin to reconsider their approaches