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Neurodiagnostic Center Connecticut Children’s Neurodiagnostics Center specializes in providing neurodiagnostic testing for infants, children and adolescents. We offer a variety of neurodiagnostic tests, including electroencephalograms (EEGs), electromyography (EMGs), and long-term EEG monitoring, in Asthma Center It is estimated that more than 25 million people live with asthma in the United States and many of them are children whose families are unaware they have the disease. The Asthma Center is dedicated to increasing awareness about asthma and the treatment options that are crucial to
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Pain Resource Nurse Program The Pain Resource Nurse Program at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center provides effective pain strategies based on best practices in the care of pediatric patients. Specially trained nurses use the latest clinical advances to assess and treat pain across the continuum, from Article
Meet Rachel: Making a Difference in Children’s Lives Through Excellent Care After working alongside Advanced Practice Providers (APP) for several years as a bedside nurse, Rachel Caplan, APRN, was inspired to go back to school. Now a nurse practitioner in Hospital Medicine, Rachel creates a genuine connection with patients and their families by
Return to Play After a Break Connecticut Children’s has gathered expert advice to keep athletes injury-free – and at the top of their game. Need care today? Walk-in and same-day appointments available with our sports medicine and orthopedic specialists in Danbury, Westport, Farmington and Glastonbury, plus
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Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health Communication Between Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Patients and Clinicians By Natasha N. Frederick, MD, MPH, MST: Dr. Natasha Frederick, a physician-researcher in Connecticut Children’s Research Institute’s Scientific Center for Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, was recently awarded a $1.36 million K08 grant by the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health.
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10 Ways to Get Your Teen (and Family) to Try a Digital Detox Last year, with schools closed due to COVID-19 and quarantine in full swing, many teens became even more glued to their screens. In many ways, that was OK: Teens are wired to be social, and social media helped them stay connected to friends. Technology was essential for remote
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Minimally Invasive Surgery Connecticut Children’s offers treatment modalities for endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, as well as robotic surgery as part of our minimally invasive surgery program. Minimally invasive techniques and technology allow some procedures to be performed more quickly, with less pain Service/Program
MDA Care Center Connecticut Children’s Neuromuscular Program is program that is funded by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). This multidisciplinary team evaluates and treats children of all ages affected by neuromuscular conditions, including: Ataxia Inherited and acquired neuropathies Pay a Bill Welcome to the Connecticut Children’s free, online bill payment service. For a faster and smoother experience, please be sure to have your patient statement and bank account or credit card information ready. Pay Bill Online For assistance paying your bill online as a guest, view
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic The multi-disciplinary Outpatient Mental Health Clinic supports children, teens and families with a diverse array of mental health challenges. The clinic includes team members from Psychology, Social Work, Psychiatry and the Center for Care Coordination, specifically Location
Connecticut Children’s Orthopedics – Hartford Same-Day Care in Orthopedics Walk-in and same-day appointments are available for Orthopedics , Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:30 pm. For more information, call 860.545.9100. Testing Services X-ray services are available at this location. Article
Meet Sarah: Using the Power of Connection in Caring for Patients Sarah Orlando, PA-C, has had a passion for medicine since the tender age of 10 when she attempted to suture her brother’s finger. She didn’t know it at the time, but she would find her niche as a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department. Once Sarah discovered the non-stop
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Meet Dr. Finck: “Never Say You Can’t” By Christine Finck, MD, FACS: In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the accomplishments of women in health care – including Christine Finck, MD, FACS, Connecticut Children’s first woman surgeon-in-chief and one of six women surgeon-in-chiefs at 45 children’s hospitals across the country.
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