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Healing in Norwalk, CT: A Lifeline for One Medically Complex Child By Adam Vella, MD: When 10-year-old David Daly-Rosa walks into Norwalk Hospital today, his mother Tasaly sees more than an emergency room—she sees peace of mind. For years, every trip to the ER meant anxiety, long drives, and uncertainty. But now, thanks to the new Cohen Pediatric Emergency Center

Community Benefit Report: Supporting Children and Families As the only freestanding children’s hospital in our state, Connecticut Children’s proudly continues to extend our impact in strengthening families so they are best positioned to promote their children’s health, development and well-being. Our best practices from the past year are

Pathways to Action: Activities Subcommittee Spotlight By Lauren Dominique: In this second installment of the Pathways to Action Subcommittee Spotlight Series, team members of Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health reflect on a visit to the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, organized by the Pathways to Action Activities Subcommittee. The

Innovation as a Platform for Equity By Jacquelyn Rose, MPH: By: Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH “Are we all racist?” Taken out of context, this is an alarming and controversial question. However, when Ingrid Canady of the State Education Resource Center (SERC) asked the question during her training session with Connecticut Children’s Office for

Community Health Needs Assessment Highlights Opportunities for Children Connecticut Children’s is proud to be a local, regional and national leader in promoting the optimal health, development and well-being of children and their families. Our commitment includes the extraordinary healthcare that our clinical teams provide as well as our work in

Overuse Injuries and Kids: A Sports Physical Therapist Answers Your Questions By Nicholas Giampetruzzi, PT, MPT: This article was last updated in March 2025. Overuse injuries can occur at all ages. But because kids are still growing, they’re at a greater risk for these types of injuries, and may need a pediatric expert to ensure they heal properly. Nick Giampetruzzi, PT, MPT, Connecticut

Pediatric Meltdown: Parent-Led Health Care Transformation As pediatricians face enormous challenges maintaining practices amid growing expectations, there is optimism that transformational change in pediatric primary care delivery could further support providers and bring about the often-elusive outcomes we have long sought. Paul

The Power of People: How Co-Design Enhances Project Management Tools By Annika Anderson, MPH: Have you ever developed a project management tool that's supposed to make your life easier, but ends up causing more frustration or inefficiency? You're not alone. In Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health (the Office), we attempt to “work smarter, not harder”

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

For the Love of Charlotte… The Inspiration Behind “PJ Day for the Kids” Charlotte Wesoloskie is a sweet, soft-spoken girl with a big heart and an even bigger message for children diagnosed with cancer: “Don’t be scared and never give up!” As a cancer survivor, 11-year-old Charlotte speaks from experience and truly “walks the walk.” And, as the

Nationally Renowned Education Reformer Provides Guidance for Lifting Families Geoffrey Canada, the founder of the Harlem Children’s Zone and a nationally renowned expert on education reform, will join the North Hartford Ascend Pipeline’s Community Conversation Series on Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. During his virtual presentation, Canada

Portion Sizes for Kids: How Much Food Is Healthy for My Child’s Age? By Jennifer Zarrilli, MS, RD: Some days, figuring out what to feed your child is hard enough. Figuring out how much can seem downright impossible. The recommended portions for a child depend on their age and even gender – and unfortunately, the serving size listed on grocery store labels doesn’t have much to

Building for Health: Peace of Mind The Quintero family of Manchester, Connecticut is breathing much easier these days after the Building for Health initiative fixed hazards in their home and provided support for their daughter’s worsening asthma symptoms. Building for Health launched in 2019 to increase

4 Nutrition Tips for Athletes to Feel and Perform Their Best By Haley Duscha, RDN, CDN: An athlete’s body needs plenty of fuel, whether they’re just starting out or part of an elite team. All those sprints, drills and fitness challenges take a lot of energy! Luckily, some simple habits go a long way. Connecticut Children’s dietician, Haley Duscha, RD, CDN, outlines

Benefits of Screening for Food Insecurity By Catherine Wiley, MD: Food insecurity is a problem that affects far more children than most people realize. Across the country, an estimated 16 million kids live in households that lack consistent access to food, according to a r ecent policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics. To help