Constipation Clinical Pathway Constipation is a common pediatric diagnosis with wide variation in evaluation and treatment in the acute care setting. This pathway seeks to standardize the diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and disposition of patients diagnosed with constipation. This pathway utilizes the Rome
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A Sports Comeback Beyond Imagination: Jadon & Brennan’s Story The Archer brothers’ bad luck with meniscus tears began in spring of 2019. That’s when, at a high school basketball tournament in Texas, Jadon Archer suffered the dreaded bucket handle tear — obvious right away, because he couldn’t straighten his leg. He had to limp through the
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Deciding to Treat Fetal Renal Failure: Information & Support for Families By Timothy Crombleholme, MD: Until recently, most experts thought fetal renal failure was fatal — period. Expecting parents were simply told they had no options. Today, that’s no longer the case. With special care, it’s possible for a baby with fetal renal failure to survive and eventually thrive. But the
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Is it a Sprain or Broken Bone? Here’s How to Tell. By Allison E. Crepeau, MD: This blog was originally published in June 2024 and was last updated in March 2025. Sprains and broken bones can be painful and can look similar from the outside. It is important to know when to seek treatment. Connecticut Children’s sports medicine expert Allison Crepeau, MD
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Strengthening Families: Insights from Jeanika Browne-Springer of Hartbeat Ensemble By Annika Anderson, MPH: This is the third blog in a three-blog series regarding North Hartford Ascend’s Inaugural Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Community of Practice facilitated by Childhood Prosperity Lab . Jeanika Browne-Springer, Director of LifeLong Learning at HartBeat
Endocrinology & Diabetes Research Connecticut Children’s endocrinology faculty and fellows are actively involved in a broad scope of research. Center for Rare Bone Disorders Established by Emily Germain-Lee, MD, our Center for Rare Bone Disorders is home to the Albright Center, the first and only center in the
Suspected Nephrolithiasis Clinical Pathway (Kidney Stone) Studies have demonstrated an increasing incidence of pediatric stone disease over the past 20 years. In addition, there has been a shift to outpatient care of patients with nephrolithiasis, particularly to the Emergency Department setting. Despite published national guidelines
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Down Syndrome Clinic Children with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) often are affected by ear, nose and throat problems that need to be evaluated or treated by a specialist. Connecticut Children’s pediatric specialists treat and prevent ear, nose and throat problems affecting children with Down Syndrome Article
How to Manage Negative Emotions When Your Child Is Watching By Kelly Ann Maynes, PsyD: As a parent, you’re often told to “model calm.” But in life, and especially over the past couple years of the pandemic, it can be exhausting for parents to constantly keep it together – and it’s not necessarily healthy for their kids, either. How do you manage stress, fear
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Pivoting to Address Pandemic Needs of Children and Families By Paul Dworkin, MD: By: Paul Dworkin, MD Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health is always committed to strengthening families and communities to promote children’s optimal health, development and well-being. However, we find our mission to be of critical importance now more than
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12 Pediatric Sports Injury Questions Every Parent Asks—Answered by a Pediatric Orthopedic Expert By Anthony Pastore, MS, PA-C: From fractures to lingering joint pain, activity- or sports-related injuries in kids are common. This past July, Anthony “Tony” Pastore, PA-C, pediatric orthopedic physician assistant, was featured in a live segment hosted by Westport Moms at Connecticut Children’s Pediatric
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Center of Excellence The Pediatric Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Center of Excellence at Connecticut Children’s provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and treatment of inherited neuropathies. The center is designated as a Clinical Center of Excellence by the Inherited Neuropathy Consortium, which Article
Healing in Norwalk, CT: A Lifeline for One Medically Complex Child By Adam Vella, MD: When 10-year-old David Daly-Rosa walks into Norwalk Hospital today, his mother Tasaly sees more than an emergency room—she sees peace of mind. For years, every trip to the ER meant anxiety, long drives, and uncertainty. But now, thanks to the new Cohen Pediatric Emergency Center
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Easy Breathing Asthma Program Goes Digital By: Jessica Hollenbach, PhD and Christine Langton, MSW, MPH The COVID-19 pandemic placed new pressure on healthcare providers to adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare landscape. Innovative solutions are more welcome and necessary than ever. Our Easy Breathing asthma management
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Fitness Challenges to Keep Kids, Teens and Athletes Active By Allison E. Crepeau, MD: This article was last revised in April 2025 to reflect current times. It’s important for all kids to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day for their heart health – and it’s important for athletes to stay active in order to prevent injury . So how about a fitness