Transition Programs Transition programs at Connecticut Children’s enable adolescents with chronic disease and disabilities to successfully transition to adult care providers. Programs focus on educating patients on the long-term effects of their disease. Complex Endocrine Disorders and Diabetes
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More than 60 Children Screened for Heart Abnormalities at “Check Your Beat: Kids EKG” Event in Westport Westport, CT (February 8, 2025) – Connecticut Children’s and the Hearts in Harmony Foundation hosted a successful Check Your Beat: Kids EKG event today at the Westport Specialty Care Center. This community event raised awareness about Long QT Syndrome (LQTS), a life-threatening Article
Full Circle – From Connecticut Children’s Patient to Team Member From the time he was an infant to the year he turned 21, John Hoffman could mark the months by visits with Jeffrey Hyams, MD . Dr. Hyams, an internationally-recognized researcher who heads Connecticut Children’s Division of Gastroenterology and the Center for Digestive Diseases
Prepare for Care Kit Whether your child is about to have major surgery, a first-time visit to a pediatric specialist, or a routine check-up, a little preparation can help them feel comfortable. In this kit you’ll find expert guidance for: First check-ups Preparing for surgery Talking to your teen’s
What to Expect: A Parenting Guide for Life Stages We’re all in this thing they call “parenting” together—through life’s many ages and stages. And while children might not come with written manuals, the team of pediatric experts at Connecticut Children’s is here for you through it all. Turn to them for guidance from infant motor
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How to Prepare Younger Kids for the COVID-19 Vaccine This post was last updated November 4, 2021. Parents and caregivers, this is an exciting time: A COVID-19 vaccine is now available for ages 5 to 11. Since kids in this age group might be a little more nervous about needles or doctor’s visits, Connecticut Children’s Child Life
