Pricing Transparency and Estimates During your visit, you or your child may receive physician services from a provider of Connecticut Children’s Specialty Group (Specialty Group) and/or hospital services from Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (Medical Center). You may also receive services from other community
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Emily Germain-Lee, MD Director, Center for Rare Disease | Head of Academic Affairs and Research, Endocrinology | Director, Center for Rare Bone Disorders | Director, Albright Center | Director, Osteogenesis Imperfecta Center
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Sports Training: Answers to Popular Questions By Nicholas Giampetruzzi, PT, MPT: This blog was originally published in July 2024 and was last updated in March 2025. Training is always part of the game, whether it's pre-season, mid-season or off-season. Turn to Connecticut Children's Nick Giampetruzzi, PT, MPT, Sports Physical Therapist, to get the scoop on
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Meet Rachelle Wareham, MD, Pediatric Otolaryngologist By Rachelle Wareham, MD: Rachelle Wareham, MD, recently joined Connecticut Children’s as Clinical Director of Otolaryngology, Fairfield County. She is 100% dedicated to serving families in the Westport Specialty Care Center and thrilled to share more about herself and her expertise in this interview.
Nursing Careers At Connecticut Children’s, nurses are at the heart of our family-centered care. We recognize and celebrate the pivotal role nurses play, which is why we offer an array of roles tailored to your expertise and aspirations. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning
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How to Honor Women's History Month with Kids During Women’s History Month, we embrace the opportunity to highlight the incredible achievements of women across diverse fields in the United States, spanning art, science, medicine, mathematics, education, and beyond. At Connecticut Children’s and in the Office for Community
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Overuse Injuries and Kids: A Sports Physical Therapist Answers Your Questions By Nicholas Giampetruzzi, PT, MPT: This article was last updated in March 2025. Overuse injuries can occur at all ages. But because kids are still growing, they’re at a greater risk for these types of injuries, and may need a pediatric expert to ensure they heal properly. Nick Giampetruzzi, PT, MPT, Connecticut


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Pediatric Psychogastroenterology Program Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Psychogastroenterology Program focuses on the “brain-gut” connection in children and adolescents with gastrointestinal disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These conditions can be difficult to manage or cause feelings of Article
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
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Beyond Trigger Thumb: Wide Awake Surgery Gets 2 Thumbs Up By Sonia Chaudhry, MD, FAAOS: You don’t usually think of surgery when you hear the phrase, “wide awake.” Until you’ve met 10-year-old Finley, AKA the next Taylor Swift, author, president, Wimbledon champion, sister, daughter and pet owner who “does it all.” Finley’s journey with Connecticut Children’s started
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Healthy Food, Healthy Kids: The SCOR Initiative Against Food Insecurity By Nancy Trout, MD: "You are what you eat" is a saying that reflects the deep connection between food, nutrition, and health. Unfortunately, the rise of diet-related diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers, is driven by diets that are high in unhealthy