Primary Care Programs & Services Connecticut Children’s Primary Care team offers a range of services designed to support the health and developmental well-being of children and adolescents through every stage of life. Turn to our pediatric primacy care clinicians for: 24/7 phone access to clinical team member
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Epignathus & Epulis Congenital Epignathus Congenital epignathus (from the Greek “epi” for “above” and “gnathos” for “jaw”) is an extremely rare form of teratoma (germ cell tumor) that arises from the oropharynx, the middle part of the throat, specifically from the hard palate. It is estimated that Condition
Fetal Arrhythmia The Fetal Arrhythmia Program at Connecticut Children’s is a collaboration between the Fetal Surgery, Pediatric Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Fetal Echocardiography, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Cardiac Surgery. The program provides comprehensive prenatal evaluation for the full Condition
Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum Agenesis of the corpus callosum occurs when the corpus callosum doesn’t develop or only partially develops. The corpus callosum is a central structure within the brain that serves as a bridge of connecting nerves between the two halves of the brain. It facilitates communication Connecticut Children’s Care Alliance With Hartford HealthCare Connecticut Children’s and Hartford HealthCare have a history of collaboration, including care for high-risk pregnancies, newborns, chronic illnesses and adult congenital heart disease. Our Care Alliance takes this commitment even further: We partner to provide patients and their
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Beyond Extreme Prematurity: Mikayla’s Story By Nicole Murray, MD: Delivered barely halfway through a typical pregnancy — at just 25 weeks and 6 days — she weighed less than a pound. Her lungs were severely underdeveloped. At the hospital where she was born, the doctors weren’t sure she’d survive the night. But Mikayla had other plans. Today
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Discussing Racial Inequality and Social Justice With Children By Robert D. Keder, MD: Parents are constantly deciding how to talk to their children about racial inequality and social justice. To help families navigate these important conversations, developmental pediatrician Robert D. Keder, MD, shares tips.
Speech-Language Pathology Programs & Services Augmentative-Alternative Communication The Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC) program provides children with the opportunity to be assessed by speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and technology experts using a variety of low- and high-tech options. AAC
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Audiology Evaluation Services During evaluation, our audiologists will: Choose an individualized battery of audiology tests based on your child’s reason for referral, individual history, test results, and responsiveness during testing Determine if your child has a hearing loss or vestibular disorder Measure Service/Program
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Cochlear Implant Program Connecticut Children’s cochlear implant team has extensive experience with cochlear implant technology. Our goal is to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families gain the tools they need to communicate confidently and effectively. Article
Back-to-School Mental Health Tips for Parents, Teachers & School Staff By Amy Adolfo Signore, PhD, MPH: As the school year kicks off across Connecticut, families and educators alike are facing more than supply lists and bus schedules. Today’s students are managing emotions, navigating social pressures, and adjusting to academic demands — all while recovering from the disruptions of
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Mastermind Advisor Spotlight: Scott Orsey Research shows 90% of children’s health is driven by the complex interplay between social, behavioral, environmental, and genetic/epigenetic factors. Connecticut Children’s Childhood Prosperity Lab (the Lab) incubates and accelerates social innovations that address the social