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Advancing Equity through Advocacy By: Paul Dworkin, MD and Marcus Smith Encouraging our public officials to address the needs of children, in contrast to prioritizing their voting constituents, is a daunting challenge. Despite the often-cited truth that “children are our future,” support for children’s issues is
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Connecticut Children’s NICU at UConn Health Center The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides care for babies born prematurely or with health challenges. Connecticut Children’s is known for this highly specialized care – and for providing a supportive, comforting experience for families when they need it most. Connecticut Service/Program
Running Analysis Program Connecticut Children’s two-dimensional running analysis in Farmington, Connecticut is a comprehensive program consisting of multiple running trials on a Noraxon™ pressure treadmill. The Noraxon treadmill has the ability to capture the force generated from each foot upon landing Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Research The Scientific Center for Pediatric Hematology & Oncology at Connecticut Children’s Research Institute features regional and national leaders in the field of pediatric cancer research. Through investigations that utilize genomic technologies, mouse models, and clinical trials to
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Tricks, Treats & Safety: Your Go-To Halloween Tips Halloween is a thrilling time for kids, filled with costumes, candy, and spooky fun. However, it’s essential to keep safety in mind to ensure that the festivities are enjoyable for everyone. Here are some important tips from Safe Kids CT and our Injury Prevention Center for
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Andrea Orsey, MD, MSCE Associate Chair of Education | Director, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program | Director, Cancer Supportive Care Program | Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
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Why Are We So Negative? By Scott Orsey: By: Scott Orsey I just lived a deeply insightful week that I believe would challenge even the most steadfast worldview. It came months into a department-wide introspection called our Pathways to Action Project, which involved holding town hall meetings for team members to reflect
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Critical Care Transport Connecticut Children’s Critical Care Transport Service include highly skilled nurses, respiratory therapists, and advanced practitioners and physicians with advanced training to care for critically ill infants, children, and teens. The Critical Care Transport Service provides: 24 Service/Program
Inpatient Cardiology The inpatient cardiology team cares for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and on the cardiac nursing floor at Connecticut Children’s. Our inpatient cardiologists work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including cardiologists, critical care doctors, cardiothoracic Location
Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Westport About This Location Kids will appreciate the imaginative, welcoming environment designed just for them, featuring ocean, meadow, sky and forest themes. We look forward to caring for your child, should you need to use our services. Our Specialty Care Center in Westport includes Article
12 Calming Exercises to Teach Your Child This article was originally written in April 2020. Updated in December 2023. Just like adults, it’s easy for kids to get lost in troubling thoughts, and overwhelmed by the physical sensations that accompany stress. But kids can learn to calm themselves by focusing on what’s
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Connecticut Children’s Specialists at Specialty Surgical Center in Stamford Pediatric Surgery Closer to Home Performing outpatient pediatric surgical procedures is our specialty. Taking the stress out of the experience for you and your family is our mission. Surgical Excellence and Innovation From pre-op to post-op and everything in between, the team is Article
Obesity: Reducing Weight Bias, Stigma and Discrimination By Nancy Trout, MD: By: Nancy Trout, MD, MPH The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released the Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity, describing the condition for the first time as a common, complex, and chronic disease
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James E. Moore, MD, PhD, MBA President, Connecticut Children’s Specialty Group
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