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5 Creative Ways for Kids to Stay Hydrated By Jennifer Zarrilli, MS, RD: Did you know kids’ bodies are 60-70% water? That may seem like a lot, but kids actually get dehydrated quickly because they lose more water through the skin when they sweat, compared to adults. So what are the best ways for us to make sure kids are taking in enough water as we
Sisters eating popsicles
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Sarcoma Program Connecticut Children’s Sarcoma Program provides comprehensive care to pediatric, adolescent and young adult oncology patients with both soft tissue sarcomas and sarcomas of the bone. We take an integrated, collaborative approach when treating patients offering treatment types
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Social Innovation Spotlight: Lactation Innovations Social innovators, also known as changemakers, seek to address social needs by developing new and improved practices compared to existing solutions. Changemakers have made significant contributions in areas such as working conditions, education, community development, health, and
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Osteomyelitis - Clinical Pathway Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis is a relatively rare condition in children (incidence ranges from 1.2 to 13 per 100,000 children per year), but delayed diagnosis can result in significant morbidity. Successful management requires coordination between multiple subspecialties
Diabetes Insipidus (DI) Post-operative Neurosurgical Management Clinical Pathway Diabetes Insipidus (DI) refers to the passage of large volumes of dilute urine, and may result from the decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) by the posterior pituitary gland. Patients undergoing neurosurgical surgery in the sellar or parasellar region are at
HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Referral Guidelines The most recent data collected by the CDC indicates that there were 36,136 new HIV diagnoses in the year 2021. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has implemented a bold, whole-ofsociety initiative referred to as Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE). EHE’s current
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We Must Address Basic Needs During and After COVID-19 By Erin Pastor, MD: By: Erin Pastor, MD I am a pediatric resident physician on the brink of graduation. The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly altered everything I learned during my medical training. In particular, my outlook on how best to support patients has forever changed and I have increased
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Breast Milk for NICU Babies: A Guide for New Parents By Annmarie Golioto, MD, IBCLC, FAAP: Breastfeeding your baby in the NICU can be a wonderful way to bond with your child and provide them with the best possible nutrition. But it can also be challenging because so many medically complex babies have trouble feeding at the beginning of their life. Here is a guide from
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Center for Global Health Supports Children in Africa By Adam Silverman, MD: By: Adam Silverman, MD Children living in resource-limited countries have the same hopes and dreams as children in Connecticut, but they often lack the same opportunities due to where they were born. As the Director of Connecticut Children’s Center for Global Health, I enjoy
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SparkDC: A Platform for Innovation By Annika Anderson: On September 19th, 2023 I had the honor of attending the Honorable Mayor Muriel Bowser’s 6th Annual Maternal and Infant Health Summit as a SparkDC Speaker. This year’s summit focused on timely topics including working women and best practices for employers of expectant mothers
Care Network Member Resources The Care Network Finance and Contracting Committee and Governance Board recently approved the 2024 incentive program requirements. The only difference in 2024 is that each practice will receive an individual quality score based on performance compared to the contract targets
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Amanda Filippelli, APRN
Nurse Practitioner, Pulmonary Medicine
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Lead Toxicity Clinical Pathway Pathway Background and Objectives Lead poisoning in children leads to negative neurocognitive and developmental outcomes. While severe lead poisoning requiring chelation is increasingly rare, elevated blood lead levels in children remain prevalent in Connecticut due to the State
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Preeti Sandhu, PsyD
Pediatric Psychologist
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Esophageal Atresia Program Connecticut Children’s Esophageal Atresia Program provides expert care for babies and children with esophageal atresia (EA), tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) and related conditions. Our multidisciplinary team offers comprehensive, long-term care to help children with EA thrive