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About Office for Community Child Health Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health is a national leader in addressing contemporary issues that have the potential to adversely affect children’s health and development. The Office not only serves as a critical community resource, but also cultivates
North Hartford Ascend The North Hartford Ascend is a cradle-to-career effort to ensure children living in the North Hartford Promise Zone – which includes the Clay Arsenal, Northeast, and Upper Albany neighborhoods – have the support they need to reach their full potential. Connecticut Children’s
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An Auspicious Convergence Of Roles By Paul Dworkin, MD: By: Paul Dworkin, MD I am honored to recently be elected chair of the board of directors of the Urban League of Greater Hartford (ULGH), a proud affiliate of the National Urban League (NUL). I have been a member of the board since 2012 and am now excited to take the lead in
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Surviving Newborn Colic: A Guide for Parents By Andrew Carlson, MD: Is your baby crying a lot, especially in the late afternoon or evening? Colic might be the reason, and we know it's tough for parents. But don't worry, our expert, Andrew J. Carlson, Medical Director of Primary Care at Connecticut Children’s, is here to help you understand why
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How to Prepare Your Child for Surgery By Sarah Malvezzi: At Connecticut Children’s, we have a lot of practice caring for kids in a way that’s comfortable, empowering and even fun for them. If they have a surgery or procedure scheduled, you can count on us to keep them safe and sound every step of the way. You’ll probably want to
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