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Emily Vistica Sampino, MD Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
- Specialties
- Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders

Child & Family Support Services Our family support services make navigating medical options and managing the difficult factors of child illness easier for patients and families. Whether helping you find the information you need, introducing you to a support network of other families or providing coping
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Beyond a Brain Tumor: Ciri's Story For a few weeks, she’d been getting the same call from the school nurse. Her daughter, Ciri, had vomited again during class. No fever. No sniffles. No explanation. The pediatrician guessed anxiety. That didn’t seem right to Krysti, though. Ciri, then 8 years old, seemed so at

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Erin Barthel, MD Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
- Specialties
- Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders

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Comprehensive Fertility and Sexual Health Program Our goal is to provide all newly diagnosed patients with an understanding of the risks that their specific diagnosis and proposed treatment may have on future fertility. We also meet with patients post-treatment for evaluation of gonadal damage, fertility potential, and Specialty
Psychiatry Connecticut Children’s psychiatrists are board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry. We’re experts in diagnosing and treating the full range of psychiatric conditions and mental health concerns in children, teens and young adults. At this time, the Division of Psychiatry Article
Beyond Heart Failure at 2 Months Old: Crew's Journey Following a series of concerning symptoms, a diagnosis of SVT-induced cardiomyopathy became a reality for baby Crew, Mom and Dad. Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) happens when the heart beats too quickly. Because of this, the heart doesn’t work as well and can eventually cause
Oncology Patient with Fever Clinical Pathway Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy are at high risk of infection due to a multitude of factors including their underlying disease process, the presence of central lines, and chemotherapy induced neutropenia and immunosuppression. Infection is subsequently a major cause of
Occupational Therapy Programs & Services Occupational therapy can have an enormous impact on a child’s independence. Connecticut Children’s offers a range of therapeutic services to help children participate in normal activities, engage in play and sports, and ably return to home or school. What We Do Aquatic therapy

Decoding Illnesses and Conditions through the Ages Every age, and each stage, is a blessing, and sometimes a battle with our kids. Especially when they’re sick, or going through “something” health related that parents just. cannot. figure. out. Luckily, Connecticut Children's is the #1 authority in decoding illnesses, ailments
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10 Ways to Get Your Teen (and Family) to Try a Digital Detox Last year, with schools closed due to COVID-19 and quarantine in full swing, many teens became even more glued to their screens. In many ways, that was OK: Teens are wired to be social, and social media helped them stay connected to friends. Technology was essential for remote