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Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program Connecticut Children’s partners with Hartford Hospital to offer one of the leading pediatric kidney transplant programs in the U.S. For over 20 years, our providers have performed successful pediatric kidney transplants with some of the best clinical outcomes in the country. Our Clinical Pathways A clinical pathway is a structured, evidence-based, multidisciplinary plan that details steps in the care of patients with a specific condition. The goal of a clinical pathway is to standardize best practice, improve patient outcomes and reduce cost. This is accomplished by
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What is Good Program Definition? By Scott Orsey: By: Scott Orsey Are you struggling to explain your program to potential supporters? Is your program a wild success and worthy of replication, but others just don’t get it? Are you looking to put pen to paper and document your program definition? A quick internet search will turn
Advanced Practice Provider Careers Advanced Practice Providers (APP) at Connecticut Children’s are vital members of the healthcare team who provide high-quality and compassionate care to patients and families. As the only free-standing Level One Pediatric Trauma Center in the state, our nurse practitioners and
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Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Center What Is PCD? Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare genetic disease impacting about 1 in 15,000 people. The name is long and may be a little hard to say, but each word has an important meaning: Primary (caused by genetics)+ Ciliary (affecting cilia — tiny hairlike structures Article
Need Fetal Care for a High-Risk Pregnancy? 6 Factors to Consider By Timothy Crombleholme, MD: If you’ve just been told that your developing baby has a fetal condition that may require special expertise to be managed, you’re likely feeling all kinds of emotions. Your first instinct may be to search the web for information about this diagnosis and find the best fetal care
Croup Clinical Pathway Croup is the most common infectious cause of upper airway obstruction in children, accounting for 15% of all respiratory tract disease in pediatric practice. 3-5% of all children will get croup at some point in their lives, but only 5-10% of these cases are severe enough to
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Hip Program Connecticut Children’s Division of Orthopedics Hip Program offers comprehensive treatment for a full range of pediatric hip disorders, including: Hip dysplasia Perthes disease or avascular necrosis Slipped capital femoral epiphysis Soft tissue injury (labral tears, tendonitis Article
Honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month With Kids Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month provides an opportunity to teach children about the tremendous contributions Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have made in the United States during past and present times. At
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Pediatric Emergency Center at Norwalk Hospital The community saw the need for a pediatric emergency center in Norwalk. So together with Norwalk Hospital, we created the Cohen Pediatric Emergency Center. Staffed by Connecticut Children’s pediatric emergency medicine experts, families can expect care designed just for kids Article
Connecticut Children's President & CEO James E. Shmerling Announces Retirement After Decade of Leadership Hartford, Conn. – After a decade of transformative leadership, James E. Shmerling, DHA, FACHE, President & CEO of Connecticut Children’s, has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2025. His tenure has been marked by extraordinary growth, innovation, and an unwavering
Septic Shock Clinical Pathway Sepsis is a leading cause of death among children. Survivors of sepsis may have long term sequelae. The World Health Organization calls for improvement in prevention, diagnosis, and management of sepsis. In 2024, the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) compiled new criteria
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Contact Lenses If your child is interested in contact lenses, please let us know prior to their appointment. At Connecticut Children’s, we carry lenses for astigmatism, extended use, dailies, and many more options. During your child’s exam, we will set aside time to explain these different Article
At the Forefront of Newborn Screening By Debbie Ellis, RN, BSN: By: Debbie Ellis, RN, BSN It’s a tiny prick on a newborn baby’s heel, but it can have a huge impact on the rest of their life. In 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared newborn screening one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 21st century
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Leveraging Medicaid to Promote Children’s Health By Paul Dworkin, MD: As our country continues to grapple with how best to achieve meaningful healthcare reform, we have an auspicious opportunity to enhance opportunities for leveraging Medicaid to transform child health services to promote children’s optimal health, development, and well-being