Virtual Health Can't make it here or prefer to stay put? Connecticut Children's Virtual Health allows you to see one of our pediatric specialists from the convenience of your own home or another secure location using your smartphone, tablet or personal computer. You can use Video Visits with
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10 Quick Tips to Help Your Child Reset From Stress By Kelly Ann Maynes, PsyD: When our electronics act up, we can usually just unplug to reset them. If only our emotions were so simple. But during moments of stress, there are still some trusty methods for kids and teens – and parents – to calm themselves down. We could all use the practice! Connecticut
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Reasons Your Child Should See a Pediatric Dietitian By Haley Duscha, RDN, CDN: A pediatric dietitian – also known as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) – can be a great resource for your child and family. These experts take time to learn about food’s impact on your child, and can be a guiding hand in any nutrition concerns. Here’s why you may want to
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Is Your Child Struggling With Germ Phobia During COVID-19? 11 Ways to Help By Melissa Santos, PhD: We’re all concerned about getting sick right now. But if your child has an intense fear of germs, and trouble functioning at school or at home because of it, they may be dealing with some degree of germ phobia (aka “germaphobia”). During this coronavirus pandemic when we’re all Article
Community Benefit Report: Supporting Children and Families As the only freestanding children’s hospital in our state, Connecticut Children’s proudly continues to extend our impact in strengthening families so they are best positioned to promote their children’s health, development and well-being. Our best practices from the past year are
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Ischemic Stroke Evaluation and Management Clinical Pathway Pathway Background Stroke is a neurological injury caused by the occlusion or rupture of cerebral blood vessels. Strokes can be ischemic, hemorrhagic, or both. Ischemic stroke is most frequently caused by arterial occlusion, but may be caused by venous occlusion of cerebral veins
Urinary Tract Infection Clinical Pathway Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common causes of SBI (serious bacterial infection) in children aged 2-24 months, and a common reason for inpatient admission. The goal of this pathway is early treatment to help with elimination of infection and prevention of
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Encephalocele What is a Cephalocele? A cephalocele is a rare condition where part of the brain or its covering pushes through an opening in the skull. These openings may be present from birth (congenital) or develop later in life (acquired). There are two main types of cephaloceles Acute Management of Migraine and Migraine-Like Headache Clinical Pathway Migraine headaches are a common reason patients present to the emergency department. Migraines have a considerable adverse impact on quality of life, and afflicted children may be seek emergent relief. Currently, there is a range of practices used by emergency medicine providers
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Meet Kimberley: Setting the World Aflame One Day at a Time Kimberley Roche APRN, worked in different nursing roles at a few hospitals before finding her home as a nurse practitioner in the Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders at Connecticut Children’s. Whether she’s helping patients, comforting families, reviewing labs or conducting
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Beyond Imagination: How Life Support Saved Kaitlyn’s Lungs- And Life Last summer, 3-year-old Kaitlyn Duong caught a common virus. It should’ve amounted to nothing more than a typical childhood flu. She was prescribed rest and fluids; a dose of antibiotics when the doctor heard a touch of pneumonia. No major cause for concern. But then her
Pediatric Residency Program Connecticut Children’s is the main teaching hospital for the University of Connecticut School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics. We are an independent children’s health system with our flagship Medical Center in Hartford, and more than 35 locations across the region. Over the
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6 Ways to Raise Children with a Growth Mindset By Preeti Sandhu, PsyD: Ever worry about your child’s desire to learn? Are you concerned that they do not feel as smart as other kids, but do not know how to change this outlook? A positive attitude can help them reshape their perspective on learning and what it means to achieve a goal. For years