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Sever’s Disease in Kids: Home Remedies vs. When to See a Doctor By Anthony Pastore, MS, PA-C: One of the most common causes of heel pain in growing kids is Sever’s disease, also called calcaneal apophysitis. It may sound scary, but it’s temporary and treatable—and eventually improves as kids grow. Here’s what to about Sever’s disease, how to help at home, and when it’s
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Is It Flu or RSV? How to Tell the Difference This blog was originally published in 2023 and has been updated in February 2025. What is RSV? How is it different from the flu? When should I call my pediatrician or seek emergency care? Connecticut Children’s pediatric experts have the answers you need to get through
Tower & Expansion Our new, eight-story clinical tower, opened December 2, 2025, is a milestone that reaffirms our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as One Team. And this milestone sets a new standard for innovation, access and clinical excellence. These efforts are so much
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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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Dana Brunell Eisenberg, APRN, PPCNP-BC Nurse Practitioner, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
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Craniofacial Team Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to diagnose and treat an array of conditions from the common to the complex, from cleft lip and palate and craniosynostosis to nasal and jaw deformities. Our team includes board-certified physicians with expertise in plastic surgery Advocacy Connecticut Children’s is often called upon by policy makers to act as an expert resource on health care issues that affect children. Too often, kids do not have a voice in the decisions that affect them and their families. Connecticut Children’s advocacy efforts are aimed at
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Connecticut Children’s Primary Care Center – East Hartford Connecticut Children’s board-certified primary care pediatricians offer complete health care services for infants, children and adolescents, from birth to 18 years of age. Services for our patients and families include: 24/7 advice by phone Wellness visits Preventive care Doctor
Nancy Caperino, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Clinical Social Work Care Coordinator
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