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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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Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center Connecticut Children’s is designated as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center that evaluates and treats more than 56,000 children each year, with more than 15,000 children receiving care for injuries ranging from minor lacerations to life threatening multi-system injuries Article
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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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
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Partnering With You: How the Fetal Care Center Works With Referring MFMs By Andrew Healy, MD: At Connecticut Children’s Fetal Care Center, we’re here to support both families and the trusted providers who guide them. Fetal care specialist Andrew Healy, MD, our medical director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, explains.
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Sports Physical Therapy MyChart MyChart is NOT for medical emergencies. Call 9-1-1 instead. For urgent issues, call the health care provider’s office directly. If you’ve been seen at more than one healthcare organization, you likely have multiple health records. MyChart lets you pull all of your medical records
Fetal Care Medical Professionals Join us as we delve into valuable insights and enlightening discussions on a multitude of topics relating to fetal care and the latest advancements.
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Pediatric Tracheostomy There are many reasons that a child may need a tracheostomy, a surgical procedure used to create an opening through the neck into the trachea (windpipe). For example, when a child’s airway is permanently blocked, cannot be cleared of secretions or must be supported by a Article
What to Expect at Your Child’s First Heart Ultrasound (Echocardiogram) By Brooke Davey, MD: If your child has been scheduled for their first heart ultrasound—called an echocardiogram—you probably have questions. That’s completely normal! An echocardiogram is a safe, gentle test that shows pictures of your child’s heart using sound waves. There are no needles, and it
