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Celebrating Diversity: Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month With Kids May marks the celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to highlight and honor the rich contributions of these communities throughout American history. At Connecticut Children’s, we embrace this opportunity to educate our

From Snowballs to Ski Slopes: Preventing Winter Injuries in Children By Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA: If you are like me, then you appreciate all four seasons. Of them, winter is my favorite. Through our work in the Injury Prevention Center , an initiative of Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health , I see how winter can be a time for incredible fun — snow forts

Beyond Crouzon Syndrome: Emma’s Story By Monique France, Emma’s mom and Clinical Care Coordinator, Craniofacial Team at Connecticut Children’s When our daughter Emma was born, I was fortunate to work as a nurse in the Division of Otolaryngology (ENT) at Connecticut Children’s. Almost immediately we noticed that her

A Promising Opportunity to Transform Child Health Services By Paul Dworkin, MD: Background I am honored to serve as co-chair of the Children’s Subcommittee of Comptroller Sean Scanlon’s Healthcare Cabinet alongside Alice Forrester, the chief executive officer of Clifford Beers Clinic in New Haven. Comptroller Scanlon formed this subcommittee following his

Medical Pioneers: Honoring Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have contributed extensively to the rich history of our country and their impact on the healthcare field as medical pioneers is remarkable. As part of Connecticut Children’s diversity, equity and inclusion journey, and our

Prevention Starts With Connection: Supporting Student Mental Health By Isabella Baldino: Young people between the ages of 10 and 34 are at a heightened risk for suicide , making adolescence and early adulthood a critical time for prevention, early intervention and connection to support. For many students, the college years fall within the late stages of adolescence

Beyond Morquio Syndrome: The Art of Thriving With a Rare Disease Every Friday, 24-year-old Monique Hilson spends the better part of the day at Connecticut Children’s infusion center. There, she receives a medication to ease the effects of the rare disease she was born with. To pass the time, she makes and shares art. “Her artwork is incredible

"I See Me" Story Club Empowers Sickle Cell Patients Determined to make patients with sickle cell disease and their families feel more comfortable during inpatient stays and clinic appointments at Connecticut Children’s, Kelly Ha, LMSW, a member of Connecticut Children’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board, turned a

Community Health & Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood By Annika Anderson, MPH: Last week, I had the opportunity to present at the second annual Work of Fred Rogers conference in Latrobe, Pennsylvania - Fred Rogers’ hometown. The conference, organized by the Fred Rogers Institute, invited educators across contexts to consider how Fred’s legacy is “in action”

5 Things You Might Not Know About Pride Month By Connecticut Children’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Team Happy Pride! As we come together to celebrate the LGBTQIA community, let’s also learn about some surprising facts behind Pride Month (June) and why we celebrate…

8 Ways to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month By Connecticut Children’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Team May is Jewish American Heritage Month! The month is celebrated across the country to recognize the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American History. At a time when anti-Semitism is on the

A New Normal: Lauren’s Story One day last October, 15-year-old Lauren Riley was climbing the stairs to class at her West Hartford high school and felt it again: out of breath, dizzy and like she might faint. This was the third time in recent weeks she’d nearly fainted from a flight of stairs. Soon after, she

4 Warning Signs to Recognize Teen Dating Violence By Susan DiVietro, PhD: Teen dating should be a time of growth and joy, but for some, it becomes a source of fear and harm. Recognizing the warning signs is crucial in protecting teens from unhealthy relationships. Connecticut Children's Office for Community Child Health, home to the Injury Prevention

Expert-Approved Books to Get Through Tough Stuff By Connecticut Children’s Child Life Specialists Books can be our greatest teachers, especially when families face a constantly changing world with ups, downs and challenges. This list of books, recommended by our Child Life team, will help kids of all ages and parents embrace

5 Questions with Jane Im, MD By Jane Im, MD: As part of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion journey, Connecticut Children’s celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, which honors the culture and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the