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
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
Rare Disease The Scientific Center for Rare Disease at Connecticut Children’s Research Institute is a hub of expertise in the fields of pediatric endocrinology, rheumatology, gene therapy, metabolic bone disease, neurology, and many other disciplines in the field of rare disease. With a focus
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Chronic Pain Program Pain usually serves as a natural warning that something is wrong with the body, but when it lasts a long time, pain no longer serves as a valuable alert. Instead, it can interfere with everyday activities and reduce the quality of your child’s life. Pain that causes children to
Research Institute Connecticut Children's Research Institute (CCRI) is at the forefront of transforming pediatric healthcare. We stand at the intersection of passion and innovation, driven by a mission to revolutionize the care and treatment of children, offering new hope for better outcomes. Our
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Pitcher’s Elbow: What to Know About this Overuse Injury By Matthew Brown, MD: Baseball or softball season is ripe for overuse injuries, especially for pitchers. You’ve probably heard of “pitcher’s elbow, or Little Leaguer’s Elbow,” a common injury in athletes who throw overhand —not just baseball players. Matt Brown, MD, sports medicine physician and
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Kids: Symptoms, Causes, and When to See a Specialist By Sonia Chaudhry, MD, FAAOS: Sonia Chaudhry, MD, orthopedic surgeon, dives into what carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is, how it can affect kids, and when it’s time to see a pediatric orthopedic specialist.
Pain & Palliative Medicine Resources Articles Zempsky, WT. Optimizing the management of peripheral venous access pain in children: evidence, impact, and implementation. Pediatrics. 2008 Nov;122(3). S121-4. Books Conquering Your Child’s Chronic Pain by Lonnie Zeltzer, MD Stuff That Sucks: A Teen’s Guide to Accepting
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Keeping Young Drivers Safe: The Fight Against Distracted Driving By Anna Stern, MPH: April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, making it an ideal time to reflect on how we can all make safer choices behind the wheel. The Injury Prevention Center (IPC), a program of Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health , is committed to promoting road