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Honoring Black History Month with Children At Connecticut Children’s, we proudly honor Black History Month with our team members, patients and their families. We do so by displaying signage in our hospital, providing educational resources to team members, sharing team member profiles and much more. As a children’s
Fetal Care Center Treatments and Services At Connecticut Children’s Fetal Care Center, our team of experts is committed to bringing you and your family the comfort and confidence needed to get through your journey during and after pregnancy. We develop customized care for you and your baby that may require one or more of
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Sleep Studies A child affected by sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea or insomnia, may have problems related to learning, behavior and mood. In our pediatric polysomnography laboratory (sleep lab), Connecticut Children’s offers testing (sleep studies) and treatment for disorders that disturb Flu Vaccine Our top priority at Connecticut Children’s is keeping each other and our patient families safe. That’s why the organization is once again requiring all team members—in clinical and non-clinical roles—to receive a flu vaccine for the 2025-26 flu season as a condition of employment
eCheck-In for Your Appointment Skip the front desk and check-in from your phone using MyChart’s Hello Patient feature. Connecticut Children’s is piloting Hello Patient at our Specialty Care Center in Glastonbury. If you have an upcoming appointment in Glastonbury, you will have the option to check in using
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Connecticut Children's Expands Critical Pediatric Mental Health Services with Opening of 12-Bed Medical Psychiatric Unit Connecticut Children's, a pioneer in pediatric healthcare, is proud to announce the opening of a 12-bed Medical Psychiatric Integrated Care Unit, addressing the escalating need for comprehensive mental health services for children. This unit will support and treat children and Article
How to Honor Women's History Month with Kids During Women’s History Month, we embrace the opportunity to highlight the incredible achievements of women across diverse fields in the United States, spanning art, science, medicine, mathematics, education, and beyond. At Connecticut Children’s and in the Office for Community
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The Critical Importance of Newborn Screening: What Every Parent Should Know By Debra Ellis, NBS, RN: Newborn screening is an important part of your newborn’s healthcare. It has the potential to detect serious but treatable medical conditions before symptoms appear and could be the key to saving lives and preventing lifelong health issues. One aspect of newborn screening is the
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Celebrating Pride Month: Activities and Resources for Families and Children Pride Month serves as an excellent opportunity to educate children about the significant contributions and achievements of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) both historically and in contemporary
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Pain Psychology Services Chronic pain affects the body both physically and emotionally. Our pain psychologists focus on the mind-body connection when developing your treatment plan. We offer a variety of psychology services to help children and teens manage the stress, anxiety, and emotions that are Article
Healing Beyond Injury: The Role of Hospital-Based Violence Intervention in Hartford When a patient arrives at the hospital after experiencing violence, their recovery often involves much more than just treating physical injuries. Renee Beavers, a Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) Specialist at Connecticut Children’s, plays a key role in
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Hazards of Hot Cars By Amy Watkins, MPH: By: Amy Watkins, MPH The statistics are alarming: about 40 children die from heat stroke every summer in the United States after being trapped inside hot cars. In more than half of these deaths, a parent forgot and unintentionally left their child behind in the car. Connecticut
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Honoring Pride Month With Kids Pride Month provides an opportunity to teach children about the tremendous contributions and accomplishments of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA) during past and present times. At Connecticut Children
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Medicaid Matters for Kids: Part 1 - What is Medicaid? By Jane Baird: Welcome to the first of a three-part blog series about a critical health care issue for children: Medicaid. As Senior Director of Government Relations and External Affairs, I spend a lot of time thinking about the Medicaid program because it plays a huge role at Connecticut
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Why Your Child Needs Their Flu Shot ASAP (and Maybe a Second Shot, Too): A Note From Our Physician-in-Chief By Juan C. Salazar, MD, MPH, FAAP: This is a hectic back-to-school season for many families – but don’t be tempted to put off your child’s flu shot. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it’s important to get kids vaccinated for the flu as soon as possible. Physician-in-Chief Juan Salazar, MD, MPH shares why you