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$1 Million Gift From Big Y Supports Connecticut Children’s New Clinical Tower and Expanded Pediatric Services Hartford, CT (December 9, 2025) — Connecticut Children’s, the state’s only health system 100% dedicated to children’s well-being, received a $1 million gift from Big Y to support the hospital’s new eight-story clinical Tower, which opened on December 4, 2025. In recognition of
Status Epilepticus Clinical Pathway Status epilepticus is a relatively common medical presentation, with 18-41 per 100,000 children presenting to emergency rooms each year. The American Epilepsy Society made recommendations in 2016 for treatment of prolonged seizures, which includes level A evidence of
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Formula Recalls: What to Know Right Now By James E. Moore, MD, PhD: Updated October 17, 2022 for additional recall of certain lots of Abbott 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter bottles of Ready-to-Feed liquid products for infants and children. (Originally published on February 22, 2022 and updated on March 1, 2022 and again on August 16, 2022) October 17
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7 Challenging DEI Conversation Topics and How to Have Them By Melissa Santos, PhD: In recent years, many diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI for simplicity) topics around social justice, racism and more have bubbled to the surface. To be fair, many of us adults are still educating ourselves on what we should know, and why it matters. But what information do
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V. Matt Laurich, MD Director, Fellowship Program – University of Connecticut School of Medicine | Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
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Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Westport About This Location Kids will appreciate the imaginative, welcoming environment designed just for them, featuring ocean, meadow, sky and forest themes. We look forward to caring for your child, should you need to use our services. Our Specialty Care Center in Westport includes Article
Beyond Imagination: This NICU Grad Is Defying Expectations When 7-year-old Kendrick Saylor runs, he does what his parents call “the Superman lean.” He puts his head down, squares his shoulders, and takes off. Due to a complication at birth, his vision is impaired. Bending forward helps him avoid objects on the ground. But he’s also
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My Child Has a Hemangioma. What Should I Know? By Emily Vistica Sampino, MD: You’ve likely seen them before on infants: bright, red or purple birthmarks that look a little lumpy like a strawberry. These are called hemangiomas, common growths that happen when blood cells don’t form properly—or get tangled. This sounds scarier than it usually is
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Stacey Hallgren, RRT-NPS, AE-C Registered Respiratory Therapist & Pulmonary Function Specialist
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Healthy Homes Joins Other Programs to Transform Hartford Home By: Marcus Smith Safe, stable and affordable housing is critical to the health and well-being of children and their families. Homeowners we work with through Connecticut Children’s Healthy Homes Program are in great need and lack the financial means to keep their homes in good Article
12 Calming Exercises to Teach Your Child This article was originally written in April 2020. Updated in December 2023. Just like adults, it’s easy for kids to get lost in troubling thoughts, and overwhelmed by the physical sensations that accompany stress. But kids can learn to calm themselves by focusing on what’s
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Beyond Brain Surgery: Josh's Story By Jonathan Martin, MD: When Josh Hollm was 6 years old, an eye doctor dilated his eyes, took one look, and sent him to Connecticut Children’s Emergency Department. The diagnosis: a brain tumor, noncancerous. It was putting dangerous pressure on his brain. Josh’s parents, Ruth and Bob, had known