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Celebrating Pride Month: Activities and Resources for Families and Children Pride Month serves as an excellent opportunity to educate children about the significant contributions and achievements of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) both historically and in contemporary

Meet Randy Stevens, MD, Pediatric Heart Surgeon By Randy Stevens, MD: Randy Stevens, MD, joined Connecticut Children's this spring. We look forward to his contributions to our diverse team of medical experts at the Heart Center. Get to know a bit more about Dr. Stevens in the interview below.

Beyond Craniosynostosis: Jack’s Story By Jonathan Martin, MD: Katelyn and Eric McGlone had been parents for exactly five weeks and one day when they got the news: Their newborn son, Jack, needed surgery on his skull for a condition called craniosynostosis. They were stunned, and scared. Jack was just so tiny. They were still getting the

Transforming Mental Health Support for Your Child: Connecticut Children’s Commitment By Kristen Volz-Spessard, MS: Prioritizing the well-being of our youth is critical. At Connecticut Children’s, we are committed to supporting your child’s mental health. We offer a range of initiatives, resources, and support services designed to address these challenges. From counseling and therapeutic

Is it a Sprain or Broken Bone? Here’s How to Tell. By Allison E. Crepeau, MD: This blog was originally published in June 2024 and was last updated in March 2025. Sprains and broken bones can be painful and can look similar from the outside. It is important to know when to seek treatment. Connecticut Children’s sports medicine expert Allison Crepeau, MD

Connecticut Children’s Orthopedics Program is State’s Top Program Says U.S. News & World Report

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

Connecticut Children’s and Hartford HealthCare Work Together to Deliver Vaccines to Adolescents