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Connecticut Children’s Specialists at Norwalk Hospital Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Care at Norwalk Hospital is a joint service of Connecticut Children’s and Nuvance Health. This alliance provides: 1. Neonatal care to children in the Norwalk area 2. Expanded Emergency Care for Children in Southern Fairfield County The community Article
Explaining Anesthesia to Younger Kids By Sarah Malvezzi: At Connecticut Children’s, we know how to make kids feel comfortable and special, including explaining medical procedures in a way that doesn’t feel intimidating. If your child has a surgery or procedure scheduled, you’ll probably want to talk to them about it at home too. To get
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4 Quick Tips to Help Kids Sleep Better and Wake Up Energized By Lynelle Schneeberg, PsyD: This article was originally published in August 2021 and last updated in December 2023. Good sleep is essential for a good school year: during the day, a well-rested child has an easier time focusing and behaving. At night, quality sleep allows their brain to organize and store
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An Ordinary Year in Review By Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH: By: Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH In an ordinary year, I develop a work plan to guide the strategic priorities and efforts of Childhood Prosperity Lab, which oversees the social innovation efforts of Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health (the Office). The plan enables
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Beyond Spinal Cord Injury: Ava’s Story By Jonathan Martin, MD: Besides competing on the high school swim team and earning high honors, her chief concern was getting her driver’s license. “I was this active kid who always wanted to be out doing something, always with that competitive edge,” she says. Then, a few weeks after her 16th birthday
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Hearing Loss Disorders Childhood hearing loss, whether congenital or acquired, can be worrisome for parents. Connecticut Children’s otolaryngologists have the expertise to diagnose and manage childhood hearing disorders, and work closely with our pediatric audiologists to help educate parents and
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Community Health Needs Assessment Priorities We are excited to share our newly published 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment. The report is a bedrock document for Connecticut Children’s and our Office for Community Child Health. It summarizes expansive community health data into concise critical community health needs
Skin and Soft Tissue Infection Clinical Pathway Over the years, the increase in resistance to typical antibiotics has changed the approach to the management of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) in children. In 2014, the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) updated their SSTIs guidelines. Based on these changes
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a procedure using an artificial heart and lung to deliver oxygen to the body. This advanced technology replaces the function of vital organs in critically ill newborn babies and children of all ages. ECMO is a life-saving technique Service/Program
Adolescent Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Clinic Connecticut Children's Adolescent Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Clinic (ABC Clinic) is made up of both hematology and adolescent medicine clinicians with expertise in the care of adolescents and young adult females with possible or confirmed bleeding and clotting disorders that Article
Is It Safe to Take My Baby Outside in the Heat? By Andrew Carlson, MD: As a new parent, you probably have a million questions about how to keep your baby safe and comfortable. One question pediatricians get all the time is whether or not it's safe to take your newborn or infant outside in the blazing summer heat. The answer is yes, but with
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Care Coordination is Critical for Children in Mental Health Crisis By Steven C. Rogers, MD, MS: By: Allison Matthews-Wilson, LCSW, Susan Roman, RN, MPH, and Steven Rogers, MD Children with complex medical conditions deserve strong care coordination to support their families in promoting optimal healthy development. A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted the issue
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Fetal Care Center At the Fetal Care Center at Connecticut Children’s, we specialize in diagnosing and treating a variety of fetal conditions before birth. We offer: Second opinions and consultations with your maternal health provider to understand your individual needs. Advanced diagnostic tools Service/Program
Emergency Medical Treatment In Connecticut Children’s 35-bed emergency department, comprehensive medical services are available to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including: Abdominal or other serious conditions Brain and head injuries Broken bones Burns Infections Poisoning Psychiatric illness