Care Network Case Studies: Rocky Hill Pediatrics These days, many pediatric primary care practices are feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities, from the daily challenges of running a small business to mastering insurance reimbursements. When the COVID-19 pandemic added to the mix, practices were challenged like never before
Disney Initiative The Walt Disney Company is delivering comfort and inspiration to children facing serious illness. This commitment dates back to Walt Disney himself, who would visit with children in hospitals, often accompanied by Disney characters and animators. In 2018, Disney built on this
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Ear Abnormalities At Connecticut Children’s Division of Plastic Surgery, we treat a wide array of ear conditions. Ear abnormalities can be a source of social and physical discomfort for children. Together, with you and your child, our team will develop the best treatment plan for your child’s Oncology Patient with Fever Clinical Pathway Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy are at high risk of infection due to a multitude of factors including their underlying disease process, the presence of central lines, and chemotherapy induced neutropenia and immunosuppression. Infection is subsequently a major cause of
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Keeping Kids Safe from Ticks in Connecticut: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents By Andrew Carlson, MD: This article was last updated in April 2025 for accuracy. Getting kids outdoors is one of the best things you can do for their health. But time outside comes with risks—including ticks, which are more active than ever and spreading across Connecticut in new ways. Ticks can carry
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Meet James: Finding Inspiration in Little Miracles For James Gerace, PA-C, providing the best care and emotional support to the parents and family members of babies boils down to doing what’s right as a professional. As a physician assistant in the NICU, James enjoys the variety it provides. His favorite part is seeing the
Healthy Child Development Connecticut Children’s is committed to helping children reach their full potential. Our efforts to keep children well and thriving, known as “population health," include strengthening families and communities through partnerships so they are best positioned to support children’s
Quality & Patient Safety At Connecticut Children’s, quality care and patient safety are two of our most important goals. Built on a culture of continual improvement and compassionate care, we use evidence-based care models and partner with patients and families to ensure we are providing the highest
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Why Your Child Might Need a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist: 10 Expert Reasons By Emily Vistica Sampino, MD: When your child is referred to a specialist, naturally you have questions. This is especially true if the specialist has a title you may not hear every day, like a “pediatric hematologist/oncologist.” But a referral doesn’t necessarily mean something serious. In many cases, it’s
Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis Clinical Pathway Orbital cellulitis is a relatively uncommon condition but carries significant morbidity, including orbital abscess, vision loss, cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis, and intracranial abscess. Orbital abscess is a surgical emergency. Though they have distinctly different pathogenesis
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Supporting Agencies Responding to COVID-19 By Jacquelyn Rose, MPH: By: Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH We find ourselves in unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Understandably, you and your organization are working furiously to pivot existing strategies and develop new ones to support the evolving needs of children and families in responding
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Level Up Your Video Game Knowledge: An Interview with a Child Life Gaming & Technology Specialist By Annie Goldsnider: The world of video gaming offers so much! Did you know Connecticut Children’s Child Life team works with families during hospital stays to encourage therapeutic video game play? That’s because, with the support of Child’s Play Charity, we have a Gaming & Technology Specialist
Pain & Palliative Medicine Resources Articles Zempsky, WT. Optimizing the management of peripheral venous access pain in children: evidence, impact, and implementation. Pediatrics. 2008 Nov;122(3). S121-4. Books Conquering Your Child’s Chronic Pain by Lonnie Zeltzer, MD Stuff That Sucks: A Teen’s Guide to Accepting
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Make Every Bite Count! By Nancy Trout, MD: By: Nancy Trout, MD, MPH Most Americans do not follow a healthy dietary pattern. This is the conclusion of the recently released 2020-2025 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The theme of this edition is “make every bite count.” This edition