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Critical Care Our experienced critical care physicians and nurses at Connecticut Children’s deliver advanced life-saving care to children of all ages. Our critical care specialists are available 24 hours a day in our pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) to care for children who are critically Doctor
Courtney Rowe, MD Director, Reconstructive Urology Program | Director, Scientific Center for Fetal & Neonatal Regenerative Medicine
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- Urology
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Back-to-School, Backed by Community By Madhura Sawant-Suryawanshi: It’s back-to-school season! The start of a new school year is an exciting transition filled with new opportunities and growth. It's also a time for families to step into new routines. When caregivers help kids feel prepared for school , we tend to see improved attendance
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Down Syndrome Clinic Children with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) often are affected by ear, nose and throat problems that need to be evaluated or treated by a specialist. Connecticut Children’s pediatric specialists treat and prevent ear, nose and throat problems affecting children with Down Syndrome Article
North Hartford Ascend's Approach to Strengthening Families By Jacquelyn Rose, MPH: This is the first blog in a three blog series regarding North Hartford Ascend’s Inaugural Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Community of Practice. In September of 2024, Childhood Prosperity Lab (the Lab) led the inaugural North Hartford Ascend Strengthening
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Advancing Social Innovations: Mastermind Sessions with Childhood Prosperity Lab By Jacquelyn Rose, MPH: Here at Childhood Prosperity Lab, we understand that collaboration and the space to reimagine what’s possible are key ingredients for a culture of innovation and to develop novel solutions to complex problems negatively impacting children, families, and communities. The Ashoka
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Emily Germain-Lee, MD Director, Center for Rare Disease | Head of Academic Affairs and Research, Endocrinology | Director, Center for Rare Bone Disorders | Director, Albright Center | Director, Osteogenesis Imperfecta Center
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- Endocrinology & Diabetes
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Genu Varum (Bowlegs) and Genu Valgum (Knock-Knees) Genu varum (bowlegs) and genu valgum (knock-knees) are two common leg alignment conditions seen in growing children. Bowlegs (genu varum): The child stands with feet together, but their knees stay apart. Knock-knees (genu valgum): The child stands with knees together, but their Doctor
Amanda Zuse, APRN-BC Associate Director, Hemostasis & Thrombosis Program | Nurse Practitioner, Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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- Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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Women in Surgery Podcast: Operating Through Opportunities and Challenges By Christine Finck, MD, FACS: By: Christine Finck, MD, FACS The number of women surgeons in the United States is growing; however, it remains a field heavily dominated by men. In an effort to discuss and work to eliminate barriers, our Women in Surgery group at Connecticut Children’s has launched a new
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Urology At Connecticut Children’s, our board-certified urologists evaluate, diagnose and treat a wide range of urinary and genital conditions in children of all ages, from reconstructive surgery for disorders such as exstrophy, cloacal exstrophy and hypospadias to tumors of the kidney Service/Program
Adult Congenital Heart Service Connecticut Children’s cardiologists are experts at treating patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). We specialize in the complex anatomy and heart function of ACHD. Through our Pediatric Care Alliance with Hartford HealthCare , we collaborate with Hartford Hospital Specialty
Adolescent Medicine Connecticut Children’s board-certified adolescent medicine physicians and nurse practitioners provide a broad range of care and services to teen and young adult patients (ages 10 to 25) and their families. We collaborate with primary care physicians and other healthcare providers Doctor
Kerry Moss, MD Palliative Care Medical Director | Medical Director of Reach for the STARS | Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
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Gastroenterology We provide compassionate, evidence-based care for a broad range of pediatric gastrointestinal conditions, including Crohn's disease, chronic constipation, food allergies and liver disease. Our board-certified pediatric gastroenterologists work with highly skilled nurses