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Medicaid Matters for Kids: Part 2 - Supporting the Financial Health of Pediatric Care By Bridgett Feagin, MBA: As Chief Financial Officer at Connecticut Children’s, part of my role is ensuring that our independent children’s health system has the necessary resources to meet the needs of our patients and their families. Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut 100%
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Bariatric Surgery Program Performing weight loss surgery on adolescents since 2008, Connecticut Children’s Bariatric Surgery Program offers the adjustable gastric banding procedure and sleeve gastrectomy to select youth ages 10 and older who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or have a BMI of 35 with a medical Article
5 Tips for Parents of Kids With Hearing Loss By Christopher Grindle, MD: This article was originally published in July 2022 and last updated for accuracy in December 2023. If your child falls into the 15% of kids between 6 and 10 years old who experience hearing loss (according to the CDC), you may be wondering what you can do to help them overcome
Eating Disorder Clinical Pathway Eating disorders are increasingly prevalent in pediatrics and represent a complex interaction between medical and psychiatric manifestations. The need for a standardized approach is critical, due to the high risk of the condition (eating disorders have the highest mortality of
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Car Seat Clinics and the Key to Child Passenger Safety Ensuring child passenger safety is one of the most important responsibilities for parents and caregivers. While most parents know the basics of using car seats, it’s easy to make mistakes, especially when it comes to installation and usage. Car seat clinics, like those offered in
Perinatal HIV Exposure Management (for Breastfeeding and Non-Breastfeeding Newborns) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may be transmitted vertically from mother to newborn. Antiretroviral therapy (ARV) is effective in both preventing and treating HIV in perinatally exposed newborns. National guidelines from the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for
Fetal Care Medical Professionals Join us as we delve into valuable insights and enlightening discussions on a multitude of topics relating to fetal care and the latest advancements.
Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Clinical Pathway Posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is associated with significant pain and prolonged hospitalization. Standardizing care for posterior spinal fusion can allow early mobilization, decreased LOS, and minimize opioid related side effects. We also wish to
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Medical Psychiatric Integrated Care Unit 1 of only 2 units in New England (and the only one in Connecticut) with comprehensive pediatric medical and mental health services At Connecticut Children's Medical Psychiatric Integrated Care Unit, we support and treat children and adolescents from ages 6-17 with complex medical Article
4 Things to Know About Ear Tube Surgery for Kids By Christopher Grindle, MD: This blog was originally published in 2021 and was updated in February 2025 and again in February 2026. Ear tube surgery is the most common surgery for children in the United States – in fact, about half a million kids have the procedure every year. Kids (and adults) can get ear
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Palliative Care Pediatric palliative care is an active, total approach to relieve pain and suffering by embracing physical, emotional and spiritual elements of care with a focus on maximizing quality of life for children with serious illness and their families. Palliative care is appropriate for Article
Back-to-School Mental Health Tips for Parents, Teachers & School Staff By Amy Adolfo Signore, PhD, MPH: As the school year kicks off across Connecticut, families and educators alike are facing more than supply lists and bus schedules. Today’s students are managing emotions, navigating social pressures, and adjusting to academic demands — all while recovering from the disruptions of
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Need Fetal Care for a High-Risk Pregnancy? 6 Factors to Consider By Timothy Crombleholme, MD: If you’ve just been told that your developing baby has a fetal condition that may require special expertise to be managed, you’re likely feeling all kinds of emotions. Your first instinct may be to search the web for information about this diagnosis and find the best fetal care
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Aerodigestive Medicine Connecticut Children’s offers an innovative approach to treat children with complex disorders involving the airway, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. Aerodigestive Medicine is a multidisciplinary team, including specialists from Otolaryngology, Pulmonary Medicine