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Lynelle Schneeberg, PsyD Director, Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program
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- Sleep Center
- Psychology
- Pulmonary Medicine
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Beyond Sickle Cell: Once a Patient, Now a Patient Advocate By Donna Boruchov, MD: 29-year-old Brandon Parris shows up to work not just motivated, but grateful. Every day, he feels lucky to set foot in Connecticut Children’s where he works as Patient Access Associate, Shift Lead, in the Emergency Department and Admitting. As a young child, Brandon spent a good
COVID-19 Resources Vaccine Available at All Primary Care Locations The COVID-19 vaccine is available for any Primary Care patient age 6 months and older. Masking Lifted at All Locations With respiratory viral numbers in the community steadily decreasing over the last several weeks, effective Monday
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Primary Care From wellness visits and mental health support to treatment when your child is sick, our pediatric primary care team is a trusted partner in supporting your child’s overall health and development. Gain peace of mind by choosing one of our board-certified pediatricians for your Doctor
Adam Vella, MD, MBA Site Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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- Emergency Medicine
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Should Parents Be Worried About the Recent Increase in COVID-19 Cases in Kids? By Juan C. Salazar, MD, MPH, FAAP: The American Academy of Pediatrics recently reported a significant increase in COVID-19 infections in children across the country. The overall infection rate among kids is still relatively low. But we know that this news has raised questions – and concerns – for families Condition
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a rare birth condition that affects the flow of blood around the heart and lungs. During pregnancy, while a baby is still in the mother’s womb, a blood vessel called the ductus arteriosus connects the heart’s two main arteries. Once the baby is Article
Small Beginnings, Strong Bonds: Frankie and Noah's NICU Journey By Annmarie Golioto, MD, IBCLC, FAAP: Still, Hannah’s pregnancy started out smoothly. Aside from some early bleeding, Hannah felt great throughout much of her pregnancy. She continued teaching third grade, playing in her co-ed soccer league and staying active with Daryl and their two dogs. Regular visits with
Disney Initiative The Walt Disney Company is delivering comfort and inspiration to children facing serious illness. This commitment dates back to Walt Disney himself, who would visit with children in hospitals, often accompanied by Disney characters and animators. In 2018, Disney built on this
Medical Staff Office The Medical Staff Office manages the Medical Staff Application for Privileges process, as well as the credentialing of all physicians, dentists, podiatrists, psychologists and other medical staff practitioners. Our team is dedicated to assist Connecticut Children’s in its goal to
COVID-19 Clinical Pathway The COVID-19 pandemic continues to infect millions of people. Although the majority of children who are infected with COVID-19 have milder illnesses, particularly when fully vaccinated, some children can become seriously ill and require hospitalization. New SARS-CoV-2 variants
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Chronic Pain Program Pain usually serves as a natural warning that something is wrong with the body, but when it lasts a long time, pain no longer serves as a valuable alert. Instead, it can interfere with everyday activities and reduce the quality of your child’s life. Pain that causes children to Service/Program
Adult Congenital Heart Service Connecticut Children’s cardiologists are experts at treating patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). We specialize in the complex anatomy and heart function of ACHD. Through our Pediatric Care Alliance with Hartford HealthCare , we collaborate with Hartford Hospital Gastroenterology Research Connecticut Children’s is among the most active pediatric health systems in the country for basic, clinical and translational research. Our nationally recognized gastroenterologists lead and collaborate on over 25 IRB-approved studies, including NIH- and privately-funded