HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Referral Guidelines The most recent data collected by the CDC indicates that there were 36,136 new HIV diagnoses in the year 2021. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has implemented a bold, whole-ofsociety initiative referred to as Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE). EHE’s current
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We Must Address Basic Needs During and After COVID-19 By Erin Pastor, MD: By: Erin Pastor, MD I am a pediatric resident physician on the brink of graduation. The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly altered everything I learned during my medical training. In particular, my outlook on how best to support patients has forever changed and I have increased
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Breast Milk for NICU Babies: A Guide for New Parents By Annmarie Golioto, MD, IBCLC, FAAP: Breastfeeding your baby in the NICU can be a wonderful way to bond with your child and provide them with the best possible nutrition. But it can also be challenging because so many medically complex babies have trouble feeding at the beginning of their life. Here is a guide from
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Center for Global Health Supports Children in Africa By Adam Silverman, MD: By: Adam Silverman, MD Children living in resource-limited countries have the same hopes and dreams as children in Connecticut, but they often lack the same opportunities due to where they were born. As the Director of Connecticut Children’s Center for Global Health, I enjoy
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SparkDC: A Platform for Innovation By Annika Anderson: On September 19th, 2023 I had the honor of attending the Honorable Mayor Muriel Bowser’s 6th Annual Maternal and Infant Health Summit as a SparkDC Speaker. This year’s summit focused on timely topics including working women and best practices for employers of expectant mothers Care Network Member Resources The Care Network Finance and Contracting Committee and Governance Board recently approved the 2024 incentive program requirements. The only difference in 2024 is that each practice will receive an individual quality score based on performance compared to the contract targets
Lead Toxicity Clinical Pathway Pathway Background and Objectives Lead poisoning in children leads to negative neurocognitive and developmental outcomes. While severe lead poisoning requiring chelation is increasingly rare, elevated blood lead levels in children remain prevalent in Connecticut due to the State
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Esophageal Atresia Program Connecticut Children’s Esophageal Atresia Program provides expert care for babies and children with esophageal atresia (EA), tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) and related conditions. Our multidisciplinary team offers comprehensive, long-term care to help children with EA thrive Article
Grow Brave: Kelly’s Remarkable Recovery From a Rare Bone Cancer It started like every other family dinner. Kelly sat around the table with her parents, grandparents, and two older siblings. They each talked about their days. Kelly, who was 10 at the time, mentioned that she felt an odd pain in her left leg. Her parents assumed it was growing
Care Network Case Studies: Rocky Hill Pediatrics These days, many pediatric primary care practices are feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities, from the daily challenges of running a small business to mastering insurance reimbursements. When the COVID-19 pandemic added to the mix, practices were challenged like never before
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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Ear Abnormalities At Connecticut Children’s Division of Plastic Surgery, we treat a wide array of ear conditions. Ear abnormalities can be a source of social and physical discomfort for children. Together, with you and your child, our team will develop the best treatment plan for your child’s Oncology Patient with Fever Clinical Pathway Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy are at high risk of infection due to a multitude of factors including their underlying disease process, the presence of central lines, and chemotherapy induced neutropenia and immunosuppression. Infection is subsequently a major cause of