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Does Removing Kids’ Tonsils Help Prevent Strep Throat? By Katherine Kavanagh, MD: Tonsils, the two fleshy masses in back of the throat, are considered “gate-keepers” for screening bacteria and viruses entering the nose and mouth. While they can play a role in the local immune system, on occasion they can become a reservoir for bacteria and cause problems of
Youth Suicide Prevention Center If you feel you or your child is in crisis, or a danger to themselves or others, call 911. In Connecticut, you can also call 211 or 988 for emergency or crisis intervention.
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How Do I Safely Clean My Child's Ears? By Rachelle Wareham, MD: This article was originally published in March 2025 and has been updated on June 23, 2025 with a video. Did you know there are right and “wrong” ways to clean your child’s ears? According to Rachelle Wareham, MD, pediatric otolaryngologist (ENT), it’s common to see kids with ear
DIAMOND Award The Division of Clinical Services includes the following services: Audiology, Cardiopulmonary Lab, Care Coordination, Child Life, Clinical Nutrition, Neurodiagnostic Lab, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Respiratory, Sleep Lab, Social Work, Speech &
Benefits & Rewards Connecticut Children’s is dedicated to enhancing the professional and personal lives of our valued team members. We offer a selection of health, dental, and life insurance plans, contribution matching for retirement savings, paid time off, and tuition assistance among other
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Abdominal Tumors Abdominal tumors are abnormal growths in the abdomen. They can occur in the stomach, intestines or other organs. There are many different types of abdominal tumors in children. Although many are not cancerous (benign), some are cancerous. Types of tumors can include Article
When Diseases Are Rare, What Keeps Them That Way? By Ian C. Michelow, MD, FCPaed: These terrible illnesses were once common in childhood and caused much suffering. Today, most families are very fortunate that they don’t encounter them at all. That’s not because the diseases disappeared on their own, or because children are “more resilient.” It’s because
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Personal Best: Alexandra’s Story Alexandra was the first baby born in Danbury Hospital, an event celebrated in the local newspaper. As she grew, there was more cause for celebration: She became a formidable athlete. Swimming was her love, but when she got to Danbury High School, they didn’t have a swim program
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Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery Connecticut Children’s uses endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, and state-of-the-art robotic surgery to treat a range of common and complex urologic conditions affecting children. Minimally invasive surgical techniques and technology allow many procedures to be performed with
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Caring for the Caregiver By Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH: At Connecticut Children’s Childhood Prosperity Lab, we believe improving child, youth, and family health requires a comprehensive approach. Recently, I was reminded just how critical this approach is in our ongoing work. Childhood Prosperity Lab, a program of the Office for
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5 Reasons Not To Delay Your Child's Vaccines By Andrew Carlson, MD: This blog was originally published in 2022 and has been updated as of October 13, 2025 to reflect current times. We continue to stress how important it is for kids to get their routine childhood vaccines according to the recommended schedule, which is based on rigorous scientific
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Grow Healthy: Jenna-Lee At the age of 5, Jenna-Lee loves learning from her teachers at school and is excited to head back to the classroom this fall. She also loves dancing, playing piano and belting out her favorite songs. She can often be found helping to care for her younger brother, Indio, age 3
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James E. Moore, MD, PhD, MBA President, Connecticut Children’s Specialty Group
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- Neonatology
