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Child Health Excellence in Research and Innovative Outcomes Connecticut Children’s Scientific Center for Child Health Excellence in Research and Innovative Outcomes advances our understanding of population health through research, education, interventions, policy, and community partnerships. The Center has a multi-disciplinary group of
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Research and Innovation Connecticut Children’s Research Institute (CCRI) is transforming children’s health and well-being. We stand at the intersection of passion and innovation. From groundbreaking research to real-world impact, our mission is to offer new hope for families and kids everywhere. In our
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Your Family’s Summer Safety Kit Get ready for a summer filled with fun and safety! Connecticut Children’s has crafted the ultimate Summer Safety Kit to help your family enjoy the season while staying protected. From expert advice on water safety and sun protection to tips on hydration, tick checks, and injury
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Hemostasis & Thrombosis Program Connecticut Children’s Hemostasis & Thrombosis Program provides compassionate care to children and adults with bleeding and clotting disorders. We treat the whole person and their family through comprehensive care coordination of all the medical and psychosocial aspects of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prevention Clinical Pathway Hospital acquired (HA) venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the second largest contributor to patient harm across the SPS (Solution for Patient Safety) network. HA VTE in high-risk patients may be preventable when using appropriate interventions, which include mechanical prophylaxis
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