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Innovating with Purpose: Nurturing a Culture of Innovation By Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH: By: Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH This is the fifth and final blog of a series describing Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health’s journey innovating with purpose to create and nurture a culture of innovation. As I look back on our year and a half-long process to
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Sleep Center When your child is experiencing sleep issues, turn to the team with decades of experience diagnosing and treating pediatric sleep disorders. The Sleep Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine , and we use polysomnography, a type of sleep study, to identify Pricing Transparency and Estimates During your visit, you or your child may receive physician services from a provider of Connecticut Children’s Specialty Group (Specialty Group) and/or hospital services from Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (Medical Center). You may also receive services from other community
Benefits & Rewards Connecticut Children’s is dedicated to enhancing the professional and personal lives of our valued team members. We offer a selection of health, dental, and life insurance plans, contribution matching for retirement savings, paid time off, and tuition assistance among other
Nursing Education Connecticut Children’s is committed to providing new and current team members with the information, resources, and professional development to practice with excellence. The Learning & Performance Team offers programs with tailored orientation and training opportunities for
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Airway Stenosis Airway stenosis is a narrowing in the airway that blocks air from getting from the mouth and nose to the lungs. It can happen for a few different reasons. There are a few types of airway stenosis, depending on where the narrowing occurs. Subglottic stenosis is a narrowing below Condition
Abscess An abscess is a pocket of pus under the skin. Most abscesses are caused by an infection that develops in a cut or wound. It is made up of pus and white blood cells that the body sends to fight the infection. Abscesses can develop anywhere on the skin, deeper inside the skin or in Service/Program
Hip Program Connecticut Children’s Division of Orthopedics Hip Program offers comprehensive treatment for a full range of pediatric hip disorders, including: Hip dysplasia Perthes disease or avascular necrosis Slipped capital femoral epiphysis Soft tissue injury (labral tears, tendonitis 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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What's Going Around Right Now? By Andrew Carlson, MD: Several illnesses have been affecting the pediatric population, including children from birth to adolescence. These illnesses vary, so it's essential for parents and caregivers to stay informed. Connecticut Children's Andrew Carlson, MD, Medical Director of Primary Care
