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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 Doctor
Christine Longyear, MSN, PNP-BC Nurse Practitioner, Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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- Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders

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Lindsey Watkins, APRN Nurse Practitioner, Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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- Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders

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Kimberley Roche, MSN, PPCNP-BC, APRN Nurse Practitioner, Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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- Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders

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4 Warning Signs to Recognize Teen Dating Violence By Susan DiVietro, PhD: Teen dating should be a time of growth and joy, but for some, it becomes a source of fear and harm. Recognizing the warning signs is crucial in protecting teens from unhealthy relationships. Connecticut Children's Office for Community Child Health, home to the Injury Prevention
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Karina Engelke, RN, MSN, APRN, CPON Nurse Practitioner, Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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- Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders

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Jennifer Grande, FNP-BC Nurse Practitioner, Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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- Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders

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Childhood Conversations: Together We Will By Jacquelyn M. Rose, MPH: Earlier this month, Childhood Prosperity Lab had the opportunity to present at the 2024 Childhood Conversations: Together We Will Conference. The Childhood Conversations Conference started in 2007 as a strategy to give parents access to the same information and content that
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Neurosurgery At Connecticut Children’s, our pediatric neurosurgery team provides expert care for children of all ages, from infants to young adults, who need specialized surgical treatment for conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. Why should you choose Connecticut Article
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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Dr. Shannon Blemings: Advancing Pediatrics and Advocacy Through REACH Shannon Blemings, MD, a second-year pediatrics resident at Connecticut Children's, embodies a dedication to child health and community advocacy that has been shaped by her experiences growing up in New Haven, Connecticut. With a strong academic foundation in Physiology and
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Heart Center We are home to the only dedicated team in the state that cares for patients with congenital heart disease throughout all stages of life, from before birth through adulthood. Our specialists use advanced techniques to diagnose heart conditions and develop tailored treatment plans Doctor
Courtney Rowe, MD Director, Reconstructive Urology Program | Director, Scientific Center for Fetal & Neonatal Regenerative Medicine
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- Urology

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Honoring Women’s History Month with Kids Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to teach children about the tremendous contributions women have made in the United States in a variety of fields, including art, science, medicine, math, education and other areas. At Connecticut Children’s, we honor Women’s History
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Critical Care Our experienced critical care physicians and nurses at Connecticut Children’s deliver advanced life-saving care to children of all ages. Our critical care specialists are available 24 hours a day in our pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) to care for children who are critically