Child Life Child Life specialists facilitate coping and use a variety of interventions to support the emotional needs of hospitalized children, as well as their siblings. Child Life specialists prepare children for medical procedures in an age-appropriate way and provide children with
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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
Connecticut Newborn Screening Network: Pre-Diagnosis Resources Congratulations on the birth of your baby. The Connecticut Newborn Screening Network understands that learning your child’s newborn screen flagged for more testing can feel scary and overwhelming. Other families have told us they wish they had access to some more information on
Adolescent Medicine Programs & Services The Adolescent Medicine team at Connecticut Children’s provides consultative services in the diagnosis and management of the following: Eating disorders Menstrual disorders, including amenorrhea, irregular menses, dysmenorrhea, and menstrual problems in patients with chronic
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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
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Christopher D. Hughes MD, MPH Division Head, Plastic Surgery & Craniofacial Team
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- Plastic Surgery
- Craniofacial Team
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Mary Keller, RN, MSN, CPHON Clinical Nurse Specialist, Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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- Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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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
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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
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Meredith Lake, MSN, CPNP-AC Nurse Practitioner, Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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- Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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Karen Rubin, MD Director, Center for Innovation | Associate Clinical Chair, Pediatrics
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- Endocrinology & Diabetes
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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
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic The multi-disciplinary Outpatient Mental Health Clinic supports children, teens and families with a diverse array of mental health challenges. The clinic includes team members from Psychology, Social Work, Psychiatry and the Center for Care Coordination, specifically