Endocrinology & Diabetes Research Connecticut Children’s endocrinology faculty and fellows are actively involved in a broad scope of research. Center for Rare Bone Disorders Established by Emily Germain-Lee, MD, our Center for Rare Bone Disorders is home to the Albright Center, the first and only center in the
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Pediatric Infusion Center Connecticut Children’s Infusion Center is dedicated to providing a comfortable, family-friendly experience for infants, children and adolescents who require intravenous (IV) infusion therapy. Infusions can range from 30 minutes to eight hours, depending on the condition being Doctor
Andrew Healy, MD Medical Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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- Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Orthopedics Conditions This is a sample of some of the common conditions we treat at Connecticut Children’s Division of Orthopedics. Our team of board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons and specialists treat hip and foot disorders, muscle disease, gait disorders, fractures
Neural Tube Defect (Myelomeningocele) Postnatal Management Open neural tube defects result from a failure of primary neurulation, leading to abnormal development of the spinal cord at and below the level of the defect. Secondary injury can occur from mechanical and chemical trauma, as well as infection. Defects that are open at birth
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Meet Dr. Enos: “We Offer Hope” Connecticut Children’s Heart Center is with patients for life, starting from before they’re even born and continuing into adulthood. We’re also right around the corner, with six convenient locations throughout the state, and a team made up of leaders in pediatric heart care. That
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Emergency Medicine When your child has a health concern that requires immediate attention, Connecticut Children’s highly experienced emergency medicine team provides specialized care to meet their unique needs. Designated as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, Connecticut Children’s is able to Article
Violence Prevention Through New Collaborative By Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA: By: Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA Since the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown in December 2012, there have been over 900 school shootings in the United States, according to Sandy Hook Promise. The most recent tragedy in Texas was predictable and preventable
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My Child Has a Hemangioma. What Should I Know? By Emily Vistica Sampino, MD: You’ve likely seen them before on infants: bright, red or purple birthmarks that look a little lumpy like a strawberry. These are called hemangiomas, common growths that happen when blood cells don’t form properly—or get tangled. This sounds scarier than it usually is
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Adolescent Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Clinic Connecticut Children's Adolescent Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Clinic (ABC Clinic) is made up of both hematology and adolescent medicine clinicians with expertise in the care of adolescents and young adult females with possible or confirmed bleeding and clotting disorders that Service/Program
Hemangioma Program They often look like red or pink mounds on the skin, and happen when blood vessels grow in an abnormal way. An infantile hemangioma is the most common vascular anomaly in children. They often present at or soon after birth and grow quickly in early infancy. Infantile hemangiomas Connecticut Newborn Screening Network: Pre-Diagnosis Resources Congratulations on the birth of your baby. The Connecticut Newborn Screening Network understands that learning your child’s newborn screen flagged for more testing can feel scary and overwhelming. Other families have told us they wish they had access to some more information on
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Schroth Physical Therapy The Schroth method is a type of physical therapy for children with scoliosis, kyphosis, and other conditions of the spine and rib cage. It involves corrective breathing and strengthening exercises which aim to improve overall postural alignment, reduce pain, and slow or prevent