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
Tower & Expansion The countdown is on for Connecticut Children’s most ambitious expansion in our history. Our new, eight-story clinical tower, coming in 2025, will be more than an addition to our award-winning medical center in Hartford. It will mark a major milestone in our ever-evolving promise
Fetal Care Center Team Combining multidisciplinary expertise with heartfelt compassion, our dedicated team at Connecticut Children’s Fetal Care Center is committed to providing exceptional care for every mom and baby in our care. We deliver personalized care plans that prioritize both baby and mother's
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Medicaid Matters for Kids: Part 1 - What is Medicaid? By Jane Baird: Welcome to the first of a three-part blog series about a critical health care issue for children: Medicaid. As Senior Director of Government Relations and External Affairs, I spend a lot of time thinking about the Medicaid program because it plays a huge role at Connecticut
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How Social Media Impacts Mental Health and Changes Brain Activity, and What to Do By Melissa Santos, PhD: This article was originally written in January 2023 and has been updated as of February 4, 2025. Studies have shown that there is a possible link between social media and brain changes in young adolescents. MRI brain scans showed that teens who frequently check social media had
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AI is Here to Stay. 4 Things Parents of Teens Should Know By Preeti Sandhu, PsyD: This blog was originally published in February 2024 and has been updated as of February 4, 2025. In today's digital age, teenagers are growing up in a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is part of everyday life. From virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to