Glastonbury Play Hearing Test Download PDF version For tips on how to use this picture story, please review our picture story instructions . Here we go… for a play hearing test! This picture story is for young children or older children who might have difficulty learning to raise their hand when they hear a
Disney Initiative The Walt Disney Company is delivering comfort and inspiration to children facing serious illness. This commitment dates back to Walt Disney himself, who would visit with children in hospitals, often accompanied by Disney characters and animators. In 2018, Disney built on this
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Beyond Sickle Cell: Once a Patient, Now a Patient Advocate By Donna Boruchov, MD: 29-year-old Brandon Parris shows up to work not just motivated, but grateful. Every day, he feels lucky to set foot in Connecticut Children’s where he works as Patient Access Associate, Shift Lead, in the Emergency Department and Admitting. As a young child, Brandon spent a good
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8 Childhood Symptoms Not to Ignore By Emily Vistica Sampino, MD: Knowing any early warning signs can help you rule out certain conditions, and get the early diagnosis and treatment your child needs. While many symptoms can be part of common childhood illnesses, look for anything persistent and unusual. Emily Vistica-Sampino, MD, pediatric
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Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) Clinic Why choose us? The Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) Clinic in the Center for Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders provides a thorough and comprehensive approach to caring for your child. Your child will be evaluated by Connecticut Children’s pediatric Connecticut Adult Congenital Heart Service (CTACH) Clinical Pathway Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect, accounting for ~1% of all live births. 20,000-40,000 children with CHD graduate to adulthood each year. There are over 1.4 million adults with congenital heart disease living in the USA. Adults with CHD have been
Hartford Play Hearing Test Download PDF version For tips on how to use this picture story, please review our picture story instructions . Here we go… for a play hearing test! This picture story is for young children or older children who might have difficulty learning to raise their hand when they hear a
Hartford Regular Hearing Test Download PDF version For tips on how to use this picture story, please review our picture story instructions . Here we go… for a hearing test! In a regular hearing test, your child will be asked to raise his/her hand in response to a sound. The sound will get softer and softer as
Farmington Play Hearing Test Download PDF version For tips on how to use this picture story, please review our picture story instructions . Here we go… for a play hearing test! This picture story is for young children or older children who might have difficulty learning to raise their hand when they hear a
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The Power of Place: Rethinking How We Create Social Impact By Annika Anderson, MPH: In 2023, the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University released a thought-provoking report on the significance of place, titled Place Matters: What Surrounds Us Shapes Us . The report details the impact of the social environment, built/natural environments, and
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Growing Up Smiling: How Oral Health Shapes a Child's Future By Laura Marin-Ruiz: A child's oral health forms the foundation for their overall growth and development. From their first tooth to their teenage years, caring for their teeth and gums is about more than just preventing cavities—it’s about creating habits that support lifelong health. In recognition
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Pregnant With Twins? 5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor By Jennifer Humphrey, MSN, RN: Expecting twins? Congratulations! You may already know that frequent visits to your obstetrician (OB) or maternal-fetal medicine specialist (MFM) are on the horizon. Twin pregnancies can increase your risk of complications and the need for more specialized medical attention. What
Farmington Regular Hearing Test Download PDF version For tips on how to use this picture story, please review our picture story instructions . Here we go… for a hearing test! In a regular hearing test, your child will be asked to raise his/her hand in response to a sound. The sounds will get softer and softer
Glastonbury Regular Hearing Test Download PDF version For tips on how to use this picture story, please review our picture story instructions . Here we go… for a hearing test! In a regular hearing test, your child will be asked to raise his/her hand in response to a sound. The sound will get softer and softer as
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What's Going Around Right Now? By Andrew Carlson, MD: Several illnesses have been affecting the pediatric population, including children from birth to adolescence. These illnesses vary, so it's essential for parents and caregivers to stay informed. Connecticut Children's Andrew Carlson, MD, Medical Director of Primary Care