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Connecticut Children's President & CEO James E. Shmerling Announces Retirement After Decade of Leadership Hartford, Conn. – After a decade of transformative leadership, James E. Shmerling, DHA, FACHE, President & CEO of Connecticut Children’s, has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2025. His tenure has been marked by extraordinary growth, innovation, and an unwavering
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Contact Lenses If your child is interested in contact lenses, please let us know prior to their appointment. At Connecticut Children’s, we carry lenses for astigmatism, extended use, dailies, and many more options. During your child’s exam, we will set aside time to explain these different Doctor
Adam Vella, MD, MBA Site Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Tethered Cord: Post-Operative Care Clinical Pathway Tethered cord occurs when the spinal cord is attached to tissues around the spine, most commonly at the base of the spine. The attached tissue limits the movement of the spinal cord within the spinal column and causes an abnormal stretching of the spinal cord and impairment of
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Encephalocele What is a Cephalocele? A cephalocele is a rare condition where part of the brain or its covering pushes through an opening in the skull. These openings may be present from birth (congenital) or develop later in life (acquired). There are two main types of cephaloceles Specialty
Obesity & Weight Management At Connecticut Children’s, we believe in treating the whole child — not just the number on the scale. Our weight management services take a holistic, team-based approach to care that supports your child’s physical, emotional, and developmental health. When you come to us, you’ll Doctor
James E. Moore, MD, PhD, MBA President, Connecticut Children’s Specialty Group
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Septic Shock Clinical Pathway Sepsis is a leading cause of death among children. Survivors of sepsis may have long term sequelae. The World Health Organization calls for improvement in prevention, diagnosis, and management of sepsis. In 2024, the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) compiled new criteria
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First in Connecticut: Luna’s Story Technology that enables a devastating sports injury to heal itself? At Connecticut Children’s, it’s no longer beyond imagination. Connecticut Children’s recently became the first health system in Connecticut to use the BEAR® Implant to treat a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL Article
Women in Surgery Podcast: Operating Through Opportunities and Challenges By Christine Finck, MD, FACS: By: Christine Finck, MD, FACS The number of women surgeons in the United States is growing; however, it remains a field heavily dominated by men. In an effort to discuss and work to eliminate barriers, our Women in Surgery group at Connecticut Children’s has launched a new
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So Much for Effectively Managing My Travel Schedule! By Paul Dworkin, MD: I typically find the time between early fall and the winter holidays to be an incredibly busy travel period. I suspect that this is due to a combination of returning to full activity after the summer vacation lull and organizers attempting to schedule meetings prior to the
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Mastermind Advisor Spotlight: Paul Dworkin, MD Research shows 90% of children’s health is driven by the complex interplay between social, behavioral, environmental, and genetic/epigenetic factors. Connecticut Children’s Childhood Prosperity Lab (the Lab) incubates and accelerates social innovations that address social
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Mastermind Advisor Spotlight: Luis Rivera Research shows 90% of children’s health is driven by the complex interplay between social, behavioral, environmental, and genetic/epigenetic factors. Connecticut Children’s Childhood Prosperity Lab (the Lab) incubates and accelerates social innovations that address the social
5 Question to Ask Candidates If They Knock on Your Door Candidates who are running to be your state representative and state senator will likely knock on your door or call to ask for your vote before Election Day. Take this opportunity to highlight children's issues and find out where candidates stand on issues impacting kids’ health