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Jill M. Sullivan, MS, PA-C Physician Assistant, Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
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- Cardiac Surgery
- Heart Center
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A Promising Opportunity to Transform Child Health Services By Paul Dworkin, MD: Background I am honored to serve as co-chair of the Children’s Subcommittee of Comptroller Sean Scanlon’s Healthcare Cabinet alongside Alice Forrester, the chief executive officer of Clifford Beers Clinic in New Haven. Comptroller Scanlon formed this subcommittee following his
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Pediatric Headache Program Why Choose Our Pediatric Headache Program? For many patients, headache is effectively managed by a primary care or community-based specialty provider; however, some young people experience persistent, hard-to-manage head pain. Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Headache Program is Donate Thank you for considering a donation to Connecticut Children’s. Your donation helps us provide support and encouragement to our patents and families throughout the year. Give Online You can make an online, tax-deductible monetary donation to support Child Life to provide patients
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Genu Varum (Bowlegs) and Genu Valgum (Knock-Knees) Genu varum (bowlegs) and genu valgum (knock-knees) are two common leg alignment conditions seen in growing children. Bowlegs (genu varum): The child stands with feet together, but their knees stay apart. Knock-knees (genu valgum): The child stands with knees together, but their Condition
Fetal Arrhythmia The Fetal Arrhythmia Program at Connecticut Children’s is a collaboration between the Fetal Surgery, Pediatric Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Fetal Echocardiography, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Cardiac Surgery. The program provides comprehensive prenatal evaluation for the full Article
Staying Warm, Well, and Supported: Winter Resources for the North Hartford Promise Zone The winter and holiday season is a time for celebration, connection, and community—but it can also come with added stress and unexpected needs. This season reminds us how important it is to lean on one another and the resources that help our community thrive. Just as
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Why Access to Food and Nutrition Is Essential for Every Child By Stacy Chandna, MS, CIP: Access to nutritious food is one of the most powerful drivers of children’s health and development, yet for many families, it is not always easy to maintain. Across the United States, millions of children live in households that rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
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Epignathus & Epulis Congenital Epignathus Congenital epignathus (from the Greek “epi” for “above” and “gnathos” for “jaw”) is an extremely rare form of teratoma (germ cell tumor) that arises from the oropharynx, the middle part of the throat, specifically from the hard palate. It is estimated that Article
Connecticut Children's and UConn School of Medicine Name Rachel M. Stanley, MD,MHSA, As Physician-In-Chief And Chair Of Pediatrics Hartford, Conn. – January 21, 2026 — Connecticut Children’s and the University of Connecticut School of Medicine today announced the appointment of Rachel M. Stanley, MD, MHSA, as Physician-in-Chief at Connecticut Children’s and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at UConn
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Solid Tumor Program Connecticut Children’s Solid Tumor Program is one of the few pediatric cancer programs in the country with a dedicated team. The team collaborates with regional and national committees to develop novel therapies for children, adolescents and young adults with solid tumor Article
Reflections of a Pediatric Resident By: Amritha Patel, MD As a graduating third year pediatric resident, I have been reflecting on the last three years of training along with the journey I took to get to this point. Many of the experiences that led me to the field of medicine were based around community service on
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Food is Medicine: The Essential Connection Between Food Security and Health By Nancy Trout, MD: By: Nancy Trout, MD, MPH For more than two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought devastating loss along with political, economic and social disruption to our nation. While we no longer see televised images of snaking lines of cars containing food insecure families lined up for
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Medical Pioneers: Honoring Contributions of Women Women have made a remarkable impact on the healthcare field. As part of Connecticut Children’s diversity, equity and inclusion journey to strengthen our culture, we continue to celebrate the accomplishments of diverse medical pioneers. These are the physicians, surgeons, nurses
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Spring Cleaning Tips for a Healthier Home By Chris Corcoran: Spring cleaning isn’t just about getting your house in order—it’s about protecting your family’s health. As the weather warms up and we throw open the windows, it’s the perfect time to tackle the dust, clutter, and grime that have built up over the winter. But there’s more to