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Social Work Caring for your child’s medical needs can be overwhelming, and the Social Work team at Connecticut Children’s is here to help. Our clinical social workers specialize in treating children and adolescents, from assessments and mental health diagnoses to emotional and practical Article
How to Help Your Child Use Crutches Safely By Nicholas Giampetruzzi, PT, MPT: When your child gets hurt and needs crutches, it can feel a little scary—for them and for you. The good news? It’s easy for kids to learn how to use crutches safely and comfortably. With a little practice and support, most kids get the hang of it quickly. Let’s dive into why
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Glycogen Storage Disease Program & Disorders of Hypoglycemia The Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD) Program & Disorders of Hypoglycemia is a joint program between Connecticut Children’s and the University of Connecticut. Our mission is to pursue research while providing evidence-based care for patients with these diseases. The program is Care Network Leadership Connecticut Children’s Care Network is led by several pediatric experts, including primary care pediatricians and pediatric specialists. The Care Network leadership team is comprised of the Care Network Officers, the Governance Board and three subcommittees: Membership, Quality
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Going Beyond Clinical Care: Improving Housing Conditions and Health Outcomes Fredrik was two months old when he started struggling to keep down food. No matter what parents Marie and Josh Pinheiro tried, “he was spitting up and vomiting at all hours of the day,” says Marie. “Nothing helped.” Two months later, the wheezing and coughing started. At an age
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Back-to-School, Backed by Community By Madhura Sawant-Suryawanshi: It’s back-to-school season! The start of a new school year is an exciting transition filled with new opportunities and growth. It's also a time for families to step into new routines. When caregivers help kids feel prepared for school , we tend to see improved attendance
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Center for Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Allergic Gastrointestinal Disorders The Eosinophilic Esophagitis program is one of the largest programs in the Northeast. We provide state-of-the-art multidisciplinary care for nearly 400 patients with eosinophilic esophagitis. Our team includes gastroenterologists, radiologists, surgeons, a psychologist Service/Program
Gastroenterology Nutrition Connecticut Children’s Division of Gastroenterology includes dedicated registered dietitians who specialize in nutrition therapy for infants, children and teenagers affected by conditions of the liver and digestive tract. Our advanced trained registered dietitians evaluate Article
Beyond Heart Failure at 2 Months Old: Crew's Journey Following a series of concerning symptoms, a diagnosis of SVT-induced cardiomyopathy became a reality for baby Crew, Mom and Dad. Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) happens when the heart beats too quickly. Because of this, the heart doesn’t work as well and can eventually cause
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Curly Toes in Kids: 6 Things Parents Should Know By Kristan A. Pierz, MD: Some kids are born with toes flexed down and curled under other toes. This usually occurs in the third, fourth, or fifth toes on both feet. “Curly toes” is an actual condition, and tight tendons pulling the toes downward and inward are to blame. Many parents wonder—how do I know
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Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease At the Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at Connecticut Children’s, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with IBD. Under the direction of Jeffrey Hyams, MD, an international Article
Back-to-School Photo Tips for Safer Sharing Back-to-school season is full of excitement, fresh routines, and those adorable first-day photos. Parents love capturing the moment, and it’s a fun way to share milestones with family and friends. In today’s digital world, though, it’s important to think about how to share safely
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Pediatric Infusion Center Connecticut Children’s Infusion Center is dedicated to providing a comfortable, family-friendly experience for infants, children and adolescents who require intravenous (IV) infusion therapy. Infusions can range from 30 minutes to eight hours, depending on the condition being