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Primary Care From wellness visits and mental health support to treatment when your child is sick, our pediatric primary care team is a trusted partner in supporting your child’s overall health and development. Gain peace of mind by choosing one of our board-certified pediatricians for your Specialty
Psychiatry Connecticut Children’s psychiatrists are board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry. We’re experts in diagnosing and treating the full range of psychiatric conditions and mental health concerns in children, teens and young adults. At this time, the Division of Psychiatry Specialty
Psychology Often, a diagnosis doesn’t just impact your child’s physical health. It also affects their mental and emotional well-being. Connecticut Children’s pediatric psychologists provide behavioral health support for existing patients who need coordinated, co-managed care from both NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Connecticut Children’s and its affiliates, including Connecticut Children’s Specialty Group, Inc. (collectively, “Connecticut Children’s) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race
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Pulmonary Medicine Our pediatric pulmonologists diagnose and treat the full spectrum of pulmonary conditions, including asthma and severe asthma, cystic fibrosis, and airway issues associated with neuromuscular disorders. Patients range in age from infants to young adults. We work closely with Article
Beyond ECMO: Cadence’s Story By Jacob Campbell, DO, MPH: Last May, pediatric surgeon Jacob Campbell, DO, MPH, glanced out his office window to a welcome sight: his former patient Cadence, looking healthy and strong, walking into the medical center with his parents. Just weeks before, Cadence — nicknamed Cash — had been in Connecticut
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Is Vaping Safe? No. Here’s Why. By Melanie Sue Collins, MD: The FDA recently ordered all Juul e-cigarette products off the shelves, a decision that has been in the works for two years following the rapid rise of underage vaping. Parents are concerned that their kids may look for other products or turn to actual cigarettes—both strong
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Meconium Ileus Meconium is the first stool a newborn passes, and is very viscous, or thick. It forms while the fetus develops in utero and consists of intestinal epithelial cells, bile, succus entericus, mucus, lanugo, and amniotic fluid (1). When the meconium is unusually thick—either due to Condition
Vasa Previa The prenatal diagnosis of a vasa previa can be a terrifying event for patients and their families. At Connecticut Children’s, we help patients and their families navigate the different treatment options and optimize outcomes. Article
Help Your School-Aged Kid Plan for Next Year- Now By Bradley S. Jerson, PhD: Before we know it, school will be in session again. It's not too early to start thinking about ways to help your child make the most of the move to a new school year this fall. Below are some tips for talking to your kids AND their school teams about what may be most helpful for
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FAQs: The COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids 6 Months And Older By Juan C. Salazar, MD, MPH, FAAP: The FDA authorized Pfizer-BioNTech’s and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months to 4 years, and experts for the CDC unanimously approved the use of both vaccines – a moment that parents, pediatricians and health leaders are celebrating. Connecticut Children’s
Connecticut Children’s Care Network Connecticut Children’s Care Network is a primary care pediatrician-led organization that combines a nationally ranked children’s hospital, its subspecialists, and community physicians into one network that works to improve patient care for children around the region. As a team
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Celebrating 60 Years of Medicaid: 60 Reasons It Still Matters By Christian Petersen: For six decades, Medicaid has served as a critical lifeline for millions of children and families, offering access to essential health services, protecting vulnerable populations, and strengthening communities across the nation. To honor this milestone, we’ve compiled 60 reasons
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Beyond Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome: One Year Later By Timothy Crombleholme, MD: It’s a typical morning at home with 1-year-old identical twins. Ben, who is older by a few seconds, is pulling silly faces and giggling. Renny is crying and clinging to mom Kaelyn — who is doing her best to prepare snacks with one arm, since Renny is occupying the other. “It’s