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For the Love of Charlotte… The Inspiration Behind “PJ Day for the Kids”
Charlotte Wesoloskie is a sweet, soft-spoken girl with a big heart and an even bigger message for children diagnosed with cancer: “Don’t be scared and never give up!” As a cancer survivor, 11-year-old Charlotte speaks from experience and truly “walks the walk.” And, as the
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Does Your Child Have Special Needs? 4 Things to Ask Their School Now
By Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, MS, CCC-SLP:
As the new school year rapidly approaches, families are gearing up for changes in schedules, procedures, and rules. If your child has special needs, you may want to reach out to their teaching team for extra support helping them adjust. Connecticut Children’s autism specialist
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The Critical Importance of Newborn Screening: What Every Parent Should Know
By Debra Ellis, NBS, RN:
Newborn screening is an important part of your newborn’s healthcare. It has the potential to detect serious but treatable medical conditions before symptoms appear and could be the key to saving lives and preventing lifelong health issues. One aspect of newborn screening is the
Top 10 Ways to Make Sure You’re Ready to Vote This Year
1. Register to vote. Not sure if you are registered to vote in Connecticut? You can check your voter registration status and register to vote online. It is quick and easy! 2. Think about what issues matter most to you. With all that is going on in our state, nation, and world
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Reconstructive Surgery Program
Supported by multidisciplinary collaborations and a sophisticated pediatric video urodynamics suite, Connecticut Children’s urologists provide medical and surgical management for patients with congenital differences of the urologic system, neurogenic bladder and posterior
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Building Healthy Futures: Celebrating the Impact of Connecticut Children’s Healthy Homes Program
By Chris Corcoran:
What is the Healthy Homes Program? In celebration of National Healthy Homes Month, we are thrilled to highlight the incredible achievements of the Connecticut Children’s Healthy Homes Program, a program dedicated to making homes safe and healthy for families across Connecticut
Primary Care Programs & Services
Connecticut Children’s Primary Care team offers a range of services designed to support the health and developmental well-being of children and adolescents through every stage of life. Turn to our pediatric primacy care clinicians for: 24/7 phone access to clinical team member
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Pediatric Residents Address Health Needs of Refugee Children
They are among the most vulnerable children we see as patients. They are refugees who have been displaced from their countries due to violence and political unrest. They are seeking to rebuild their lives with their families here in Connecticut, a world away from the countries
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Resilience Is Connection: Strong Relationships Create Strong Kids
By Robert D. Keder, MD:
Resilience is the ability to overcome serious stress or difficulty, and bounce back stronger than ever. In this series, Connecticut Children’s pediatric experts share keys to resilience, and tips to help your child be resilient. Research consistently shows that even in stressful
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Connecticut Children’s Chief Nursing Officer Named to Becker’s “Chief Nursing Officers To Know” List
Media Contact: Monica Buchanan, Senior Director, Strategic Communications Connecticut Children’s 352-219-0860 Hartford, CT — September 21, 2023 — Connecticut Children’s is proud to announce that Sarah Matney, MSOL, BSN, RN, CPON, CENP, Senior Vice President, Clinical Services
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Pediatric Asthma Management Programs Enhance Quality of Care
By Jessica Hollenbach, PhD:
By: Jessica Hollenbach, PhD Asthma affects more than 8% of youth in the United States making it one of the most prevalent chronic illnesses affecting young people, and it disproportionately affects children living in underserved communities. The complexity of current guidelines
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Blood Disorders
Hematologists at Connecticut Children’s treat non-malignant (not cancerous) blood disorders in children of all ages, from infancy to early adulthood. Our comprehensive Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders offers pediatric patients exceptional clinical care, access to novel
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
Center for Care Coordination
Connecticut Children’s Center for Care Coordination (the Center) empowers families to advocate for their children and connects families to appropriate medical, behavioral, educational, legal and social services. Care coordination is a team-based approach designed to meet the
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Newborn Screening: The Importance of Collaboration Across Healthcare Sectors
By Debra Ellis, NBS, RN:
Each year, approximately four million newborns in the United States are screened for a variety of rare but serious conditions shortly after birth. This quiet yet powerful public health achievement helps identify around 12,000 babies annually who have conditions that, if detected
