Article
10 Ways to Keep Kids Safe From Playscape Injuries By Sonia Chaudhry, MD, FACS, FAAOS: Want to make sure your child’s time on the playground is as safe as it is fun? Follow these safety tips from orthopedic surgeon Sonia Chaudhry, MD, FAAOS and the Injury Prevention Center’s Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA. Playground injuries are common, but preventable. Each year
Article
24 Questions for Your Teen to Ask Their Doctor By Lauren K. Ayr-Volta, PhD: By the time your child enters their teenage years, they should be getting ready to take charge of their own health. The more confident they feel speaking up at doctor’s visits, the better. It gives their doctor more information to support them through adolescence – and sets your
Understanding the Different Fees At Connecticut Children’s, there are three groups of providers caring for you/your child. This page will help you understand how the Medical Center, Specialty Group, and other service providers work together and how the services you/your child receives may affect your bill
Doctor
Katie McLoughlin, MS, CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
- Specialties
- Speech-Language Pathology
Article
From Patient to Pageant Queen: Jillian’s Story Before COVID-19, Jillian Duffy, Miss Connecticut 2019 and 2020, visited the Medical Center once a month and made her way room-to-room meeting with patients. The visits are part of the partnership between the Miss America Organization and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and
Care Detail
Pain Resource Nurse Program The Pain Resource Nurse Program at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center provides effective pain strategies based on best practices in the care of pediatric patients. Specially trained nurses use the latest clinical advances to assess and treat pain across the continuum, from Article
Center for Global Health Supports Children in Africa By Adam Silverman, MD: By: Adam Silverman, MD Children living in resource-limited countries have the same hopes and dreams as children in Connecticut, but they often lack the same opportunities due to where they were born. As the Director of Connecticut Children’s Center for Global Health, I enjoy
Article
Urgent Care Is Here! After-Hours Care From the Pediatric Experts You Trust Here’s a familiar scene: Your pediatrician’s office just closed for the day when you discover your child has a mysterious rash, twisted ankle, fever or another health surprise. This doesn’t quite call for a trip to the hospital, but your child needs care. What do you do? Now, you 5 Question to Ask Candidates If They Knock on Your Door Candidates who are running to be your state representative and state senator will likely knock on your door or call to ask for your vote before Election Day. Take this opportunity to highlight children's issues and find out where candidates stand on issues impacting kids’ health
Service/Program
Patching Therapy Patching is a common treatment for amblyopia. Also commonly known as “lazy eye,” amblyopia is a condition in which the eye does not communicate properly with the brain. Children with amblyopia often develop good vision in one eye and poor vision in the other. How Patching TherapyNew patient? Or scheduling with a new specialty?
Book an appointment online at your convenience.
Start SchedulingAre you or your child an existing patient?
Schedule a follow-up appointment with your current care provider(s) through MyChart.
Sign in to MyChartDon't have a MyChart account? Sign up now
What to Expect During Your Sedation Services Appointment Use simple words your child will understand. Encourage your child to discuss feelings and ask questions about the upcoming experience but be careful not to force a discussion if your child does not seem ready. Be honest. If you do not know the answer to your child’s question
Article
“My Stomach Hurts!” Anxiety, or Something Else? By Bradley S. Jerson, PhD: This article was originally published in July 2022 and updated in February 2024. Oh, tummy troubles! Abdominal pain is among the most common reasons kids visit their pediatrician or obtain a referral to a gastroenterologist. What’s a parent to do when they hear, “My tummy hurts—I
Article
Understanding Celiac Disease: Facts vs. Fiction By Sarita Singhal, MD: Many of us are familiar with the phrase “gluten-free” and choose to follow a gluten-free diet for health reasons or based on what we see on social media. But did you know that not everyone who chooses to go gluten-free has celiac disease? At Connecticut Children’s, our pediatric