Connecticut Newborn Screening Network: Post-Diagnosis Resources The following resources are for families that have a child diagnosed with a medical condition after newborn screening. Below is some information on resources that other families have found useful. Hyperlinks to their website are included if you want to learn more. This list
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Social Innovation Spotlight: Lactation Innovations Social innovators, also known as changemakers, seek to address social needs by developing new and improved practices compared to existing solutions. Changemakers have made significant contributions in areas such as working conditions, education, community development, health, and
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Can't Find Baby Formula? What to Do and What Not to Do By Jennifer Zarrilli, MS, RD: Parents of infants everywhere are facing challenges with baby formula shortage following this year’s recall and supply chain issues—not to mention the never-ending COVID-19 pandemic. Connecticut Children’s Clinical Nutrition Manager, Jennifer Zarrilli, shares advice on what to do
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Legal Notice Pursuant to Section 19a-638(a)(5) of the Connecticut General Statutes, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center will submit the following Certificate of Need application: Applicant: Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Address: 56 Franklin Street, Waterbury, CT 06701 and 282 Awards & Recognition American Nurses Credential Center Accreditation Connecticut Children’s has received accreditation from the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC) through its Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP). This is the highest recognition an organization can be awarded by the
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
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“He Has His Life Back”: Ben’s Story Last summer, Ben Kline couldn’t make it from the kitchen to his bedroom without hugging the wall. He was having trouble balancing. He had a constant headache. He was so sensitive to light, he had to stop playing video games. He was so sensitive to sound, his younger sister
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy: Perioperative Care Clinical Pathway Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is a common procedure with greater than 500,000 performed annually in the United States. However, there is variability in peri-operative and post-operative care for these patients. This can lead to confusion and dissatisfaction for patients
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Going Beyond Clinical Care: Improving Housing Conditions and Health Outcomes Fredrik was two months old when he started struggling to keep down food. No matter what parents Marie and Josh Pinheiro tried, “he was spitting up and vomiting at all hours of the day,” says Marie. “Nothing helped.” Two months later, the wheezing and coughing started. At an age
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Lessons Learned From Harlem Children's Zone In the 1980s, Central Harlem was falling apart by many standards – abandoned buildings lined the streets, sidewalks and streetlights were in disrepair, drug dealers openly conducted business in broad daylight, children struggled in school, and an increasing number of children
DIAMOND Award The Division of Clinical Services includes the following services: Audiology, Cardiopulmonary Lab, Care Coordination, Child Life, Clinical Nutrition, Neurodiagnostic Lab, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Respiratory, Sleep Lab, Social Work, Speech &
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Grow Focused: Michael’s Story At indoor track practice this past winter, Derby High School shot putter Michael Hyder, age 15, was hit in the back of the head with a shot put – a metal ball about the size and weight of a small cannonball. It knocked him unconscious, and he fell face-forward onto the gravel