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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 Fever and Sepsis Evaluation in the Infant (Ages 29-60 days) Clinical Pathway Fever is a common reason for visits to the Emergency Department (ED) and for admission to the hospital. Nationally, there are 500,000 ED visits annually for children ≤ 60 days of age with fever. Though most febrile illnesses in infants less than 90 days of age are caused by viral
Tough Stuff: Overcoming Challenges Being a parent is rewarding—and challenging—sometimes far beyond anything you’ve ever imagined. How can families navigate the many challenges we continue to face as a society? As a nation? Parents, it starts with empowering yourselves with knowledge. We’ve got you covered with
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Free, Confidential Support for Families Experiencing Domestic Violence By Ashley Starr Frechette: Ashley Starr Frechette, the director of health professional outreach at Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Susan DiVietro, PhD, a research scientist with Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center, share an important message about both child abuse and
Glastonbury Play Hearing Test Download PDF version For tips on how to use this picture story, please review our picture story instructions . Here we go… for a play hearing test! This picture story is for young children or older children who might have difficulty learning to raise their hand when they hear a
Transition Programs Transition programs at Connecticut Children’s enable adolescents with chronic disease and disabilities to successfully transition to adult care providers. Programs focus on educating patients on the long-term effects of their disease. Complex Endocrine Disorders and Diabetes
Pricing Transparency and Estimates During your visit, you or your child may receive physician services from a provider of Connecticut Children’s Specialty Group (Specialty Group) and/or hospital services from Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (Medical Center). You may also receive services from other community
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Prepare for Care Kit Whether your child is about to have major surgery, a first-time visit to a pediatric specialist, or a routine check-up, a little preparation can help them feel comfortable. In this kit you’ll find expert guidance for: First check-ups Preparing for surgery Talking to your teen’s
What to Expect: A Parenting Guide for Life Stages We’re all in this thing they call “parenting” together—through life’s many ages and stages. And while children might not come with written manuals, the team of pediatric experts at Connecticut Children’s is here for you through it all. Turn to them for guidance from infant motor
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How to Prepare Younger Kids for the COVID-19 Vaccine This post was last updated November 4, 2021. Parents and caregivers, this is an exciting time: A COVID-19 vaccine is now available for ages 5 to 11. Since kids in this age group might be a little more nervous about needles or doctor’s visits, Connecticut Children’s Child Life
Hartford Play Hearing Test Download PDF version For tips on how to use this picture story, please review our picture story instructions . Here we go… for a play hearing test! This picture story is for young children or older children who might have difficulty learning to raise their hand when they hear a
Hartford Regular Hearing Test Download PDF version For tips on how to use this picture story, please review our picture story instructions . Here we go… for a hearing test! In a regular hearing test, your child will be asked to raise his/her hand in response to a sound. The sound will get softer and softer as