Pediatric Surgery Research Our clinicians are researchers, too. Connecticut Children’s pediatric surgeons are advancing the frontiers of surgical care for patients affected by such conditions as esophageal atresia, premature lung disease and tracheal defects. In addition, our team is actively working to
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CDC Updates Childhood Vaccine Schedule: What Parents Need to Know By Ian C. Michelow, MD, FCPaed: This update recommends fewer routine vaccines (11) for some children than in past years (17). News like this can raise questions and worries for parents and caregivers. Pediatric infectious diseases expert, Ian C. Michelow, MD, explains what the change means, what has not changed
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Empowering Hartford's Future: Connecticut Children's Impact through Community Partnerships By Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH: Healthy Development Our goal in the Office for Community Child Health (the Office) is for Connecticut children to have unlimited opportunities for holistic healthy development, starting in their earliest years and continuing through to college and career prep. This goal extends
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Pediatric Asthma Management Programs Enhance Quality of Care By Jessica Hollenbach, PhD: By: Jessica Hollenbach, PhD Asthma affects more than 8% of youth in the United States making it one of the most prevalent chronic illnesses affecting young people, and it disproportionately affects children living in underserved communities. The complexity of current guidelines
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Global Health Symposium 2024: Connecting Pediatric Care and Social Determinants of Health By Adam Silverman, MD: Earlier this year, the Center for Global Health at Connecticut Children’s hosted its portion of the University of Connecticut Global Health Symposium. This Symposium is the evolution of an annual event held at Connecticut Children’s for over a decade. Originally a Global Health
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IB-STIM What is IB-STIM? The Center for Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders at Connecticut Children’s is one of the few institutions in New England to offer IB-STIM. IB-STIM is an FDA-approved non-surgical device that safely and effectively treats functional abdominal pain in Specialty
Orthopedics Children’s musculoskeletal needs are different from those of adults. Our pediatric orthopedic specialists provide expert care for children of all ages, from infants to young adults, so their growing bones, muscles and joints are treated with the latest medical advancements Status Epilepticus Clinical Pathway Status epilepticus is a relatively common medical presentation, with 18-41 per 100,000 children presenting to emergency rooms each year. The American Epilepsy Society made recommendations in 2016 for treatment of prolonged seizures, which includes level A evidence of
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Youth Suicide is 100% Preventable: 4 Things Parents Need to Know By Steven C. Rogers, MD, MS: Not too long ago, an 11-year-old girl in Connecticut Children’s Emergency Department was asked questions by her doctor, including one that seemed unrelated to why she was there: In the past few weeks, had she thought about killing herself? To her mother’s shock, the child said Article
Peer-to-Peer Road Safety By Amy Watkins, MPH: By: Amy Watkins, MPH Watch for Me CT, a partnership between the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Office and Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center, is wrapping up an exciting youth-led bicycle and pedestrian safety program, held over the summer
Lead Free CT Free Removal of Lead Paint Hazards* Many homes in Connecticut built before 1978 contain lead, posing a potential risk to children. Currently, Connecticut residents can make their older homes lead-safe by removing lead paint hazards for free*. If you own a property where a
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Fitness Challenges to Keep Kids, Teens and Athletes Active By Allison E. Crepeau, MD: This article was last revised in April 2025 to reflect current times. It’s important for all kids to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day for their heart health – and it’s important for athletes to stay active in order to prevent injury . So how about a fitness
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NICU Transitional Medical Care Program The Transitional Medical Care Program provides continuing multidisciplinary care for ongoing medical problems to high-risk infants after their discharge from the NICU. In collaboration with subspecialists from Connecticut Children’s, our neonatal experts evaluate and manage Article
Why Your Child Needs Their Flu Shot ASAP (and Maybe a Second Shot, Too): A Note From Our Physician-in-Chief By Juan C. Salazar, MD, MPH, FAAP: This is a hectic back-to-school season for many families – but don’t be tempted to put off your child’s flu shot. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it’s important to get kids vaccinated for the flu as soon as possible. Physician-in-Chief Juan Salazar, MD, MPH shares why you Location
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