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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Nancy Caperino, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Clinical Social Work Care Coordinator
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Youth Suicide Prevention Center If you feel you or your child is in crisis, or a danger to themselves or others, call 911. In Connecticut, you can also call 211 or 988 for emergency or crisis intervention.
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Understanding Celiac Disease: Facts vs. Fiction By Sarita Singhal, MD: Many of us are familiar with the phrase “gluten-free” and choose to follow a gluten-free diet for health reasons or based on what we see on social media. But did you know that not everyone who chooses to go gluten-free has celiac disease? At Connecticut Children’s, our pediatric
Publications Connecticut Children's publishes a variety of reports, including the Community Health Needs Assessment, Community Benefit Report, Pediatric Nursing Annual Report, and Department of Pediatrics and Surgical Specialties Annual Report.
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Introducing the Youth Suicide Prevention Center at Connecticut Children’s By Steven C. Rogers, MD, MS: If you feel your child is in crisis, or a danger to themselves or others, call 911. In Connecticut, you can also call 211 or 988 for emergency or crisis intervention . For free, confidential support, call 1.800.273.8255 or text “HOME” to 741741. A New Chapter of Hope and Action
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$1 Million Gift Establishes the Schilberg Family Playroom in Connecticut Children’s New Advanced Cellular & Gene Therapy Unit Hartford, CT—Connecticut Children’s, the state’s only health system 100% dedicated to children’s well-being, has received a $1 million gift from Bernie and Beth Schilberg to support the hospital’s new eight-story clinical tower and the expansion of facilities and services across
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Fetal Care Center At the Fetal Care Center at Connecticut Children’s, we specialize in diagnosing and treating a variety of fetal conditions before birth. We offer: Second opinions and consultations with your maternal health provider to understand your individual needs. Advanced diagnostic tools Referrals Find resources for referring patients to Connecticut Children's, including access to EpicCare Link, directions to submit an online referral form, and contact information for our OneCall physician access line.
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Swimmer’s Ear: 7 Things to Know and How to Treat It By Christopher Grindle, MD: This article was originally published in May 2022 and was updated for accuracy in May 2025. Ah, summer—the time when our active kids jump right in the water for lots of swimming. Then, ouch. Or, double ouch. Sometime later, the ear pain sets in, maybe with some other unpleasant
Educating Practices The Educating Practices program provides pediatricians with timely, evidence-based clinical information and office tools, and helps them connect to community and state resources so they are able to implement practice changes. Educating Practices utilizes an academic detailing
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Seven-Figure Gift Supports Connecticut Children’s New Clinical Tower and Expanded Pediatric Services Hartford, CT—Connecticut Children’s, the state’s only health system 100% dedicated to children’s well-being, has received a transformational 7-figure gift from the Burton and Phyllis Hoffman Foundation to support the hospital’s new eight-story clinical tower and the expansion of
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Jennifer Madan Cohen, MD Interim Division Head, Neurology | Medical Director – Epilepsy Center, Neurodiagnostics Center and Ketogenic Diet Program
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- Neurology
Your Visit or Stay At Connecticut Children’s, providing care beyond imagination begins before families even enter one of our doors. Get acquainted with us and know what to expect before and after you arrive. Have an Appointment or Stay? Here's What to Bring: Form of ID such as a valid driver's